Vivaldi music Flashcards
1
Q
timbre
A
scored for solo violin & orchestra
first and second violins
violas
basso continuo played by cello/organ/harpsichord
2
Q
figured baseline
A
numbers below the basso continuo, indicates the harmonies to be played by the organ/harpsicord
3
Q
tutti sections
A
when solo violin joins the first violins
4
Q
alto clef
A
viola, 시=도
5
Q
allegro non molto
A
not too quickly
6
Q
tutto sopra il canto
A
notes are played on the A string
7
Q
sopra il cantino
A
all notes played on the E string
8
Q
tasto solo
A
no harmonies are to be played
9
Q
presto
A
very fast
10
Q
sopra il tenore e basso
A
solo violin part is to be played on the two lowest strings (D&G)
11
Q
bariolage
A
quick alteration between a static note & changing notes
12
Q
ritornello
A
theme of variation
