Musical form

Question 1

Style

Answer 1

way of using melody, rhythm, tone color, dynamics, harmony, texture and form

Question 2

three part form (A B A)

Answer 2

where there is a departure (B) and then a return back to A

Question 3

two part form (A B)

Answer 3

statement (A) and contrast (A)

Question 4

word painting

Answer 4

musical rep of specific poetic images

Question 5

unity of mood

Answer 5

basic mood in a baroque piece (ex. joyful will remain joyful)

Question 6

affectations

Answer 6

emotional states such as joy, grief and agitation being represented in music

Question 7

terraced dynamics

Answer 7

alternation between loud and soft

Question 8

movement

Answer 8

piece that’s sounds fairly complete but is a part of a larger composition

Question 9

concerto grosso

Answer 9

small group of soloists pitted against a larger group (tutti)

Question 10

ritornello form

Answer 10

alternation between tutti and solo sections, opened with a theme by the tutti called “ritornello”

Question 11

fugue

Answer 11

polyphonic composition based on one main theme (subject)

Question 12

subject

Answer 12

main theme of a fugue

Question 13

countersubject

Answer 13

voice that accompanies the main subject in a fugue with a different melodic idea

Question 14

episodes

Answer 14

transitions between the subjects of a fugue

Question 15

suites

Answer 15

dance inspired movements

Question 16

cantata

Answer 16

piece that is sung (v. sonata which is played)

Question 17

chorale

Answer 17

hymn tune

Question 18

oratorio

Answer 18

composition for chorus, vocal soloists, and orchestra