Bach

Question 1

Pitch and melody

Answer 1

Mostly conjunct, with scalic passages in the harpsichord.

Ornaments (bar 19 for trills and bar 80 for appoggiaturas)

Fugal - (subject/counter subject, bars 3 and 4, solo violin and flute)

Question 2

Structure

Answer 2

Ternary Form (ABA)

Bars 79-232 new theme in flute
A- bars 233-end, repeat of Section A with an extra D major chord.

Question 3

Tempo

Answer 3

2/4 (feels like 6/8 because of triplets)

Question 4

Timbre and Sonority

Answer 4

Continuo - Harpsichord, Cello and double bass.

There is an extended virtuoso solo for harpsichord with only 1 violin.

Question 5

Dynamics

Answer 5

Terraced Dynamics

Question 6

Texture

Answer 6

Begins monophonic - Becomes Polyphonic

Question 7

Harmony and tonality

Answer 7

D Major (MOST OF A)
A(dominant) and Bminor in section B
The piece is diatonic and fugal, with mostly primary chords (I IV and V)
Perfect cadences at the ends of sections.

Question 8

Other Features

Answer 8

Concerto Grosso
Concertino = soloists
Ripieno = Rest of orchestra
Basso continuo = bass line