Level 6 History Flashcards
A texture consisting of a single line of melody supported by a harmonic accompaniment
Homophonic texture
• the combination of two or more independent melodic lines
• also know as contrapuntal texture (or counterpoint)
Polyphonic texture
• a keyboard composition, in polyphonic texture
• based on imitation
Invention
A short melodic or rhythmic fragment used to build a melody
Motive
Repetition fo the same motive, in another voice (or part)
Imitation
A motive or phrase that is repeated at a higher or lower pitch in the same voice
Sequence
• baroque orchestral work
• usually in three movements
• a group of solo instruments (concertino) is contrasted with a full string orchestra (ripieno)
Concerto grosso
• a form often used in the first and third movements of a concerto grosso
• the opening passage (ritorello or refrain) is repeated throughout the movement
ritornello form
• music for a small ensemble ( two to ten players ) with one player per part
• usually performed without a conductor
Chamber music
A single line of melody supported by a harmonic accompaniment
Homophonic texture
•the most important musical form invented in the classical era
•consists of three sections : exposition, development and recapitulation
• may be understood as a musical journey, consisting of statement, departure and return
sonata form
• first section of sonata form
• the main themes are stated; this often consists of two contrasting themes
Exposition
•middle section of sonata form
• themes are developed; this often involves a departure to different keys
Development
• third and final section of sonata form
• the return of main themes stated in the exposition
Recapitulation
