Baroque Flashcards
(16 cards)
The Baroque period can approximately be dated from —- to —-.
1600 to 1750
Which Baroque composer died in 1750?
J.S. Bach
The word Baroque comes from the Portuguese word ——-.
Barroco
What is the English definition of barroco?
Ornate - it was used to describe detailed 17th century architecture.
Quite a lot of Baroque music is —–.
vocal
Listen for the use of the ———– ( called the —– ——– - this plays the ——- —-.)
Listen for the use of the harpsichord ( called the Basso continuo - this plays the figured bass.)
—– and —- keys were developed.
Major and minor keys were developed.
What instrument will not feature in Baroque music and why?
A clarinet - it hadn’t been invented.
Melodies were —- ——– and flowing with much ————-.
Melodies were well balanced and flowing with much ornamentation.
Writing was mainly ———- and —— and ——- form was popular. Operas were written.
Writing was mainly polyphonic and binary and ternary form was popular. Operas were written.
Throughout the baroque period the ——— evolved and grew. By the mid 1600’s the ——– was one of the most popular forms of music.
Throughout the Baroque period the orchestra evolved and grew. By the mid 1600’s the concerto was one of the most popular forms of music.
The tempo was ———- throughout a piece.
The tempo was consistent throughout a piece.
What was a concerto?
A soloist or a small ensemble (group) of soloists playing in opposition to (against) the orchestra, creating a contrast of texture and volume.
What was a suite?
A suite was a set of dances, contrasting in their style.
Composers of the baroque period included
Purcell
Vivaldi
Bach
Handel
Name 3 forms and ensembles of the Baroque period.
Suite
Fugue
Aria
concerto
concerto grosso
oratorio
trio sonata
recitative (in opera)
