Music

What are the two types of homophonic texture?

Chordal and melody and accompaniment.

What is melody and accompaniment?

A main tune is supported by other parts usually playing chords.

What is chordal texture?

Multiple parts play same rhythm but different pitches.

What are three types of monophonic texture?

Single line melody, unison and octaves.

What is single line melody texture?

One tune played with no accompaniment.

What is unison texture?

Multiple instruments playing same pitch at same time.

What is octaves texture?

Multiple parts play same melody at different pitch ranges.

What is polyphonic texture?

Multiple melodies played at the same time.

What is antiphonal/call and response/question and answer?

A musical phrase is played, and a different musical phrase plays after.

What is imitation?

A musical phrase and a different part plays a similar phrase.

What is layered texture?

Multiple parts added to a piece one by one.

What is round/cannon texture?

A melody that is played again on a different part after a set delay time, the melody usually accompanies itself.

What is countermelody?

A second time is played at the same time as the first but it is different.

What is grave tempo?

Very slow

What is largo tempo?

Slow and broad

What is lento tempo?

Slow

What is adagio tempo?

Slow (with expression)

What is andante tempo?

Walking speed

What is moderato tempo?

Moderately

What is allegretto tempo?

Moderately fast

What is allegro moderato tempo?

Slightly slower than allegro

What is allegro tempo?

Fast, quickly, brightly

What is vivace tempo?

Fast and lightly

What is allegro vivace tempo?

Very fast

What is presto tempo?

Exceptionally fast

What is binary structure?

AB or AABB

What is ternary structure?

ABA

What rondo structure?

ABACADA

What is strophic structure?

AAAA

What is theme and variations structure?

A₁A₂A₃A₄

What is minuet and trio structure?

AABB CCDD AB

What is augmentation?

Notes are lengthened

What is diminution?

Notes are shortened

What are dotted rhythms?

Beat is divided into longer and shorter note.

What are polyrhythms?

Multiple beats at the same time.

What are cross rhythms?

When there is a conflict between beats (e.g. triple metre and duple metre played simultaneously).

What is syncopation?

Weaker beats are emphasised.

What is a sustained or long held note?

A note that is held, called a pedal note if under a melody.

What is an ostinato?

Repeating rhythmic phrases

What is a hemiola?

Change in rhythmic emphasis.

When and where was Bach born?

1685 in Eisenach, Central Germany

Which musical era was Bach from?

Baroque

What collection is Badinerie from?

Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2

Which movement is Badinerie in Orchestral Suite No. 2?

Final

What are the pieces in Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2?

Overture, Rondeau, Sarabande, Bourree, Polonaise, Menuet and Badinerie.

What key does Badinerie start in?

B minor

What are the dynamics like in Badinerie?

Mostly forte, very few markings on the score, uses terraced dynamics - changes in dynamics move up or down in steps rather than smooth, all instruments move together.

When was Badinerie composed?

1738-1739

What is a perfect cadence?

V-I

What is a plagal cadence?

IV-I

What is an imperfect cadence?

I, II or IV - V

What is an interrupted cadence?

V-vi

What is an example of sequence in Badinerie?

6²-10¹

What is an example of an appoggiatura in Badinerie?

33, 36, 41

What is an example of a trill in Badinerie?

8, 10, 30

When does Badinerie change key to A major in section A?

6

What key does section A of Badinerie start in?

B minor

When does Badinerie modulate to F# minor in section A?

8

What key does section B of Badinerie start in?

F# minor

When does Badinerie modulate to E minor in section B?

18

When does Badinerie modulate to D major for the first time in section B?

20

When does Badinerie modulate to G major in section B?

24

When does Badinerie modulate to D major for the second time in section B?

26

When does Badinerie modulate to B minor in section B?

30

What key does Badinerie end in?

B minor

What are the keys in Badinerie?

B minor, A major, F# minor, E minor, D major and G major.

What is the basso continuo in Badinerie?

Harpsichord and cello.

What are the instruments in Badinerie?

Flute, violins, viola, harpsichord, cello/double bass.

What is the structure of Badinerie?

Binary, AABB

What is the metre of Badinerie?

2/4

What is the texture of Badinerie?

Homophonic - melody and accompaniment.

What is the tempo of Badinerie?

Allegro

How are new keys confirmed in Badinerie?

Perfect cadences.