Brandenburg Concerto

What key does the set work start in?

D major

Which instruments are in the continuo?

Harpsichord and cello

To what does terraced dynamics refer?

The way the piece is made louder and

Terraced dynamics

piece made louder by adding/taking away instruments

Which rhythms give a dance-like feel?

Triplets and dotted rhythms

Describe the overall or primary texture of this piece?

Polyphonic: uses interwoven and overlapping tunes or lines.

What is the structure?

Ternary Form (ABA)

What is the concertino?

the small group of instruments that function as soloists in a concerto grosso

What ornaments are used in this piece?

trills and appogiatura

Which instruments are in the concertino?

flute, violin, harpsichord

What is the name of the instrument that was the predecessor to the piano (with plucked strings)?

Harpsichord

What is it called when a melody is repeated up or down one note, often more than once?

A sequence

Which key does this piece modulate to in the B section?

B minor

What is a virtuoso?

an instrumentalist or singer possessing extraordinary technical facility

What is it called when one instrument repeats or copies the melody played by another instrument?

Imitation

A term for a piece of music NOT written for the church

Secular

When was the piece written?

1721

What is a concerto grosso?

A three-movement piece written for a group of soloists with accompaniment (the orchestra.)

What is the ripieno?

The accompanying instruments (string orchestra)

baroque melodic feature

sequence and imitation

Use of Basso Continuo

baroque feature

Ornamentation

baroque feature

Polyphonic texture

baroque feature

Limited dynamic range/ terraced dynamics

baroque feature

Pedal notes and suspensions

baroque feature

Dance form

baroque feature

Clear diatonic harmony

baroque feature

Use of baroque instruments (harpsichord and violone)

baroque feature

Long flowing melodies

baroque feature

What characteristics of a gigue are present in this piece?

Lively feel.

Metre

2/4