Summary of the Baroque Concertos Flashcards
1
Q
Describe features of the melody
A
Ornaments,
trills
sequences
immitation
2
Q
Describe the Instruments
A
HARPSICHORD, violins, cellos oboe, BASSOON, trumpet, lire
3
Q
Describe the rhythm
A
fast, slow, fast
dotted rhythms
4
Q
describe the texture
A
mainly polyphonic,
some homophony in melody and accompaniment
5
Q
describe the harmony
A
continuo part that accompanies played by the harpsichord
6
Q
describe the dynamics
A
terraced dynamics
clear contrast
sudden volume change
7
Q
describe the articulation
A
concerto grosso and continuo opposition
8
Q
describe the tonality
A
diatonic
clear major or minor
9
Q
describe the structure
A
ritornello (recurring passage)
begin with tutti to a theme
short cadenza
10
Q
when was the baroque era
A
1600 - 1750
