Area of Study 1: Baroque Flashcards
(14 cards)
When was the Baroque era?
1600 - 1750
What are key characteristics of the Baroque era (melody wise)?
Ornamented, flowing, repetitive motifs
What are the key characteristics of the Baroque era (harmony wise)?
Diatonic, basso continuo (bass line and chords)
What are the key characteristics of the Baroque era (texture wise)?
Mainly polyphonic/contrapuntal, especially in fugues
What are the key characteristics of the Baroque era (dynamic wise)?
Terraced dynamics (sudden changes, not gradual)
What are the key characteristics of the Baroque era (rhythm wise)?
Regular, driving rhythms, strong sense of pulse
What are the key characteristics of the Baroque era (tonality wise)?
Clear major/minor systems become established
What are the key characteristics of the Baroque era (structure wise)?
Binary, ternary, ritornello, fugue, ground bass
What were the key woodwind instruments played during the Baroque era?
Flute, Recorder, oboe, bassoon
What were the key string instruments played during the Baroque era?
Violin, Viola, cello, double bass
What were the key brass instruments played during the Baroque era?
natural trumpet, horn (no valves since they weren’t invented yet)
What were the key keyboard instruments played during the Baroque era?
Harpsichord (main continuo instrument), organ (especially in sacred or solo music)
What were the baroque ensemble types? (3 types)
Baroque orchestra (smaller than classical)
Trio Sonata (usually 4 players: 2 melody + 2 bass continuo)
Solo Concerto / Concerto Grosso
What were common forms of music during the baroque era?
Binary (AB), ternary (ABA), ritornello (repeated orchestral refrain in concertos), fugue (polyphonic form with subject, answer, countersubject), Ground bass (basso ostinato: repeated bass line with variation above)
