Baroque Period Flashcards
1
Q
What years was baroque music around?
A
1600 - 1750
2
Q
What Instruments were commonly used in the Baroque period?
A
Harpsichord, Organ, Lute, Oboes, Bassoon
3
Q
What were the main composers of Baroque music?
A
- Bach
- Handel
- Vivaldi
- Pachbell
4
Q
How is baroque music commonly described?
A
- Decorative
- Lavish
- Ornimental
5
Q
What word does ‘Baroque’ originate from?
A
‘Barocco’ which is Portugese
6
Q
Does baroque music often use step or leap notes?
A
Step
7
Q
What dynamics were used?
A
Terraced
8
Q
What chordal textures were introduced?
A
- Homophonic
- Octaves
- Polyphonic
- Imitation
- Monophonic
9
Q
What are the differences in instruments then and in Modern day?
A
- Trumpets = No valves
- Timpani = No wooden sticks
- Flute. = Not metal (wooden)
10
Q
What is a trill?
A
switch between two notes very quickly
11
Q
What features does a harpsichord have?
A
- Not as many keys
- Sticato notes
12
Q
What did orchestras use when playing music to keep tempo instead of having a conductor?
A
Followed alongside the Harpsichord
13
Q
What size were the orchestras?
A
Small
