Music - Set Work 1

Badinerie - J.S. Bach

What form is it in?

Binary form (AB)

How many bars is section A?

16 bars

How many bars in Section B?

24 bars

How many sections are repeated?

Each section (A+B) AABB

What are they dynamics?

Mostly forte.

When was it composed?

Between 1738-1739

What is the harmony?

Diatonic - ends in imperfect + perfect cadences.

What is the time signature?

2/4 - two crotchet beats in a bar.

What instruments are used?

Flute, string orchestra, harpsichord.

What does Section A start and end with?

Starts - B minor and Ends - F# minor

What does Section B start and end with?

Starts - F# minor and Ends - B minor

What’s the movement based on?

Two musical motifs.

What’s the texture?

Homophonic.

What is the tempo?

Allegro (lively)