Music Baroque Period Flashcards
Is an artistic style that started in Rome, Italy around 1600
Baroque Music
Baroque is derived from the Portuguese word ____
Barroco
Means pearl with irregular shape
Elaborately grand and highly meticulous
A system of accompaniment that emerged during the Baroque Period. An accompaniment is created by playing bass notes and improving harmony above them
Basso Continuo
It is an art form where musicians perform a drama accompanied by instruments on stage
Opera
A vocal passage written in a declamatory style
Recitative
A free vocal form for solo voice. Accompanied by an orchestra with repeated figures
Arioso (Aria)
Contrapuntal texture generally prevailed in the oratorio and the mass
Chorus
It is an extended composition with narration based on biblical subjects not intended for religious services. Performed without costume, action, and scenery
Oratorio
Is an Italian word which means sung. Are extended pieces consisting of succession of recitatives and set pieces such as duets, choruses, or arias
Cantata
Composition for a solo instrument with orchestra as accompaniment
Concerto
What are the Three Movements of a Concerto
First Movement – Allegro
Second Movement – Slow movement
Third Movement – Short and fast (original key)
A contrapuntal composition in which a short melody or phrase is introduced by one part and tunes are repeated in complex patterns.
Fugue
A composition consisting of three to four movements for one solo instrument with piano as accompaniment
Sonata
A set of instrumental compositions originally in dance style and played in succession. Starts with a prelude and followed by the four dances.
Suite
What are the four movements of a Suite
Allemande, courante, sarabande, and gigue
