J.S Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No.5 Flashcards
(27 cards)
what common form is this in
concerto grosso
what instruments are in the concertino
solo flute, solo violin, harpsicord
what instruments are in the ripieno
a string orchestra
what instruments play the continuo
the harpsichord (when its not playing a solo part), cello, double bass
what important role does the harpsichord play in this piece 1
it has a prominent solo role (as well as playing in the continuo) which is unusual for the period. it is very complex at times, and is completely unaccompanied in bars 163-176
what important role does the harpsichord play in this piece 2
in some places the harpsichord player completes the harmony by realising the figured bass.
what style is is 3rd movement of the concertino in
gigue
what technique is the music written as
fugue
what form is the third movement in?
ternary form
ternary form expanded in this piece
the first section is repeated after a contrasting middle section
what bars consist of section A
1-78
what bars consist of section B
79-233
what bars consist of section C
233-end
what key is section A in
D major
what key is section B in
b minor (the relative minor)
what key is section C in
D major
what bars consist of the main melodic section
1-29
what happens to the main melodic section in this piece
it is repeated throughout the piece (in full or in part) with contrasting sections in between
what is another word for the structure of the main melodic section in the piece
ritornello
where does the fugue start in this piece
the concertino instruments and then passes to the ripieno at bar 29
how does the harpsichord play complex parts in this piece
it plays quick semiquavers (e.g. in bar 42). the other parts are much simpler at these times, creating a light orchestral texture
what 4 musical devices are played in this piece
sequencing, pedal point, stretto, trills
what bars are pedal notes used in
79-85, 90-95, and 100-106
what instruments are pedal points played by
viola, cello or double bass
