Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.5 in D major, 3rd movement Flashcards
Brandendurg:
What is the opening and closing key?
D major
Brandendurg:
What type of Concerto is it?
Concerto Grosso
Brandendurg:
What is the concertino?
The group of soloists (Violin, Harpsichord, Flute)
Brandendurg:
What is the ripieno?
The larger orchestra (String Orchestra)
Brandendurg:
What is stretto?
Entries of the subject occur within another subject. (adds intensity)
Brandenburg:
What is the Texture?
-Predominantly Contrapuntal/ Polyphonic
-Texture in ripieno builds from monophonic to two-part counterpoint and then three-part counterpoint and four-part counterpoint.
-Texture generally remains quite full.
Brandendurg:
Which Instrument plays the part of the Continuo?
Harpsichord (an accompaniment)
Brandendurg:
What are characteristics of the baroque era in this piece?
-Ornamented melodic lines.
-Use of Basso Continuo.
-Use of polyphonic/ contrapuntal texture.
-the harpsichord continuo.
Brandendurg:
What is the role of the harpsichord?
- A soloist.
- Forms part of the continuo, providing background accompaniment.
- Realises the figured bass as chords and melody.
Brandenburg:
What time signature is it in?
2/4 (Duple)
Brandendurg:
What is the dominant of D major?
A major
Brandendurg:
What is the relative minor of D major?
B minor
Brandendurg:
What is a canon?
When parts copy each other in exact intervals, but at different beats of the bar.
Brandendurg:
What is the structure?
Ternary A-B-A
Brandenburg:
What some features of harmony here?
-Functional.
-Pedal.
-Perfect Cadences.
-Suspensions.
