Structure & Form Flashcards
1
Q
Through Composed
A
Music which does not have repeated sections and is continuous
2
Q
Concerto Grosso
A
A small group of soloists
Has a harpsichord
Accompanied by orchestra
3
Q
Plainchant/Plainsong/Gregorian Chant
A
Monks in unison and unaccompanied
4
Q
Recitative
A
Used in operas and oratorios
Moves the story along and isn’t very tuneful
5
Q
Ripieno
A
The large group of the orchestra in a concerto grosso
6
Q
Strophic
A
The same music for the verse of a song
7
Q
Alberti Bass
A
1, 5, 3, 5 used in classical music
8
Q
Ritornello
A
A returning tune within a piece of music
9
Q
Cadenza
A
A passage of music for a soloist
