Set Piece 1 - The Brandenburg Concerto, Bach Flashcards
What is the texture of the peice generally?
Polyphonic = / contrapunctual
What forms the basso continuo?
cello, double bass and harpsichord
What instruments are in this peice
Flute
Soloist violin
2 ripieno violin
violin
double bass
harpsichord
What does the basso continuo provide?
The harmonic structure of the music by providing a bassline and choral accompaniment provided by the harpsichord ( when its not a soloist
What is a ripieno?
A string orchestra, the larger orchestral group in a concierto grosso
Who forms the ripieno?
Violins, violas cello, and bass
What is a concertino?
A group of solo instruments
Who forms the concertino?
violin, flute and harpsichord
When was this peice written?
1721 during the baroque era
What is a fugue? Is this peice a fugue?
A complicated peice which uses alot of imitation throughout. This peice isnt a fugue but uses lots of fugal characteristics
What is the structure of this peice generally?
Ternary form ( ABA )
Fugue fused together
What is the main tonality of this peice?
D major, although it often modulates to the dominant ( A major ) and the Doominant of the Dominant ( E major )
Melody
Stepwise / Conjunct movement - Scalic runs
What is the texture of bars 10 - 29, then from 29 onwards?
4 part counterpoint, then at 29 then entire ensemble is playing and th texture is polyphonic
What is a 4 part counterpoint?
When all solo instruments ( concertino ) are playing
