Music for a while Flashcards
1
Q
What voice is this piece written for?
A
Soprano
2
Q
What instruments is this composed for
A
Soprano voice, harpsichord and bass viol
3
Q
Key?
A
A minor
4
Q
What plays the ground bass and what type of note is it made of?
A
Bass viol and left hand of harpsichord, quavers
5
Q
The chords are…
A
Diatonic
6
Q
The vocals are…
A
Syllabic.
7
Q
Other vocal features:
A
Melisma and word-painting
8
Q
Melodic structure?
A
Conjunct
9
Q
What ornaments are used and how often?
A
Trills, appogiaturas, grace notes, upper and lower mordents. Used often.
10
Q
Texture?
A
Homophonic.
11
Q
Metre?
A
4/4 quadruple time
