Q1: Lesson 4 | Baroque Music Flashcards
This musical form began in Florence Italy with the performance of the Camerata
Opera
A group who believed that music could give emphasis and importance to discourse
Camerata
Is lengthily religious compositions consisting of solos, duets, choruses, and orchestral interludes. It is generally based on biblical theme or story
Oratorio
Vocal form consisting of solos, recitatives, duets, and choruses interpersed with instrumental interludes
Church Cantata
A composition for an instrument soloist, often with a piano accompaniment
Sonata
A small group of solo instruments oppose a large group
Concerto Grosso
During this period the bass accompaniment was the basis of harmony
Basso continuo
A sonata for two violins or other treble instruments plus bass
Trio sonata