Bach: Brandenburg Knowledge Organiser summary Flashcards
1
Q
Texture
A
- contrapuntal/polyphonic
- two or more melodies played at the same time (b.38)
- fugue style
- subject followed by answer (4th higher) b.3 - b.4
- 2-part imitation
- 3-part and 4-part counterpoint (b.9, b.25-28, b.66-79)
- concertino playing in thirds (b.112-118)
- concertino playing in unison (b.130-148)
2
Q
Structure
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- ternary structure (ABA)
- A = b.1-78
- B = b.79-232
- A = b.232-310
- use of ritornello
3
Q
Rhythm, metre and tempo
A
- 2/4 time signature but could be notated in 6/8
- triplets and dotted rhythms
- the feeling of a dance (gigue)
- use of anacrusis (e.g. how the subject starts)
- allegro, fits with gigue style
4
Q
Harmony and Tonality
A
- perfect cadence to show clear modulations (b.28, 77, 231, 309)
- tonic pedal (b.79, 90, 100)
- dominant pedal (b.190, 217)
- modulation (A major b.29, F# minor b.100 etc.)
- suspensions (b.130, 132, 134)
- diatonic
- functional harmony
5
Q
Melody
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- subject - short melodic motif which most of the movement is based off of (b.1-2)
- subject answer (4th higher)
- countersubject (b.3-4)
- mainly conjunct with some leaps
- scalic runs esp. in harpsichord (b.15-16, b.42-48)
- rising sequences (b.115-118, b.138-141)
- ornamentation: trills in harpsichord and appoggiaturas in concertino
6
Q
Performing forces
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- concerto grosso
- unusual extended virtuoso solo parts in harpsichord
- baroque flute made of wood with finger holes and metal key. Different to traditional flute - typical of baroque music
- no dynamic markings for other instruments and few dynamic markings for other instruments
- terraced dynamics may be used (b. 79, 89, 97, 99)
7
Q
Typical features of baroque music
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- predominantly strings
- concerto grosso
- use of ornaments
- polyphonic/contrapuntal texture
- sequences/scalic melody
- fugal writing
8
Q
Features of Gigue
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- 6/8 type feel (triplets)
- use of anacrusis
- dotted rhythms
