Music__Brandenburg Flashcards
(13 cards)
What ornamentation is used in BB - Melody?
Trills and appoggiaturas are used as ornamentation.
What is the structure of BB?
The structure is ternary - aba.
What is the time signature in BB - Rhythm/time/tempo?
The time signature is 2/4.
What rhythmic features are present in BB?
Features include triplet, gigue feel, dotted rhythms, sextuplets, and allegro tempo.
What types of cadences are used in BB - Harmony?
Perfect cadence and cadential 6 4 are used.
What is a characteristic of the harmony in BB?
Functional harmony and figured bass are characteristics.
What is the tonality of the A section in BB?
The A section is in D major.
What is the tonality of the B section in BB?
The B section is in A major (dominant) and B minor (relative minor).
What is the texture of BB?
The texture is contrapuntal.
What is the opening style of BB?
The opening is fugue-like.
What type of texture is used in BB?
Antiphonal (pingpong) texture is used.
What are the performing forces in BB?
Concertino (soloists) includes flute, violin, and harpsichord; Ripieno (accompaniment) is a larger orchestra; Basso continuo (bass) includes harpsichord (figured bass), cello, and double bass.
What is a notable feature regarding dynamics in BB?
There are no dynamics.
