Badinerie musical devices & background knowledge🎶

All analysis taken from official Eduqas sources (I think)

What is the form of the piece?

Binary form (AB)

How long is section A?

16 bars long

How long is section B?

24 bars long

Are the sections repeated?

Yes, which means that the piece has an AABB structure

What is the general dynamic of the piece?

Forte

What dynamic technique can be heard in some recordings of the piece?

Terraced dynamics, which is the name for sudden changes between forte and piano

Who is the composer of Badinerie?

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

When was Badinerie written?

Between 1738-1739

Which part of what piece is Badinerie a part of?

It is the seventh (final) movement of Orchestral Suite no.2

What type of harmony is used in the piece?

Diatonic harmony (mixture of root position and inverted chords)

What type of cadence do both sections end on?

Perfect cadence

What time signature is the piece in?

Simple duple time (2/4)

What type of rhythm is frequently used in the piece?

Ostinato rhythms

What are the 2 motifs in the piece?

Motif X and Y

What instruments play in the piece?

Flute, Harpsichord, String Orchestra

What key does section A end in?

F# minor

What key does section B end in?

B minor

What is the tempo of the piece?

Allegro

Does the tempo change at all?

There is a rit at the end of Section B

What is the texture of the piece?

Homophonic

What baroque-style musical device do the cello and harpsichord play?

Basso Continuo

Is the melody of the piece mostly conjunct or disjunct?

Disjunct