Musical Periods Flashcards
1
Q
What two instruments are the most important in the Baroque period?
A
The harpsichord and the recorder.
2
Q
What is the harpsichord?
A
The harpsichord is similiar to the piano, however the strings are plucked, rather than hammered like the piano’s. Performs trills regularly.
3
Q
What is the recorder?
A
The recorder is a woodwind (and wooden) instrument which was popularised in the medieval times, however it was not used as much in the Baroque period.
