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what is the time period of Baroque ?
1600-1750
What are the main chords of harmonies?
I, II, IV
what do composers use to create contrast in music?
modulation
What groups of instruments were dominant in Baroque period?
String instruments
What is the size of orchestra
Small
How was music often performed in?
Chamber groups
What instruments were used to play the basso continuo
harpischord and cello
what were continuo parts usually written in
figured bass
what is the term to describe the same musical idea or theme repeating at various points?
ritornello
Name three baroque composers
Bach, handel and Vivaldi
What is the name to describe a small group of soloist contrasting with the rest of the orchestra and basso continuo
Concerto Grosso
What is the term that describes playing the tune backwards
Retrograde
Is ornamentation popular in Baroque music
yes
