GCSE MUSIC BAROQUE PERIOD

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