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25 Cards in this Set
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What do the numbers under the harpsichord mean? |
Figured bass -numbers represent which chords to play |
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What are the sections in between the ritornello theme called? |
Episodes |
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What is polyphonic texture? |
2 or more melodies played at the same time |
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Which 2 instruments engage in musical dialogue in episode 1? |
Flute & violin |
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In a episode 1, does the musical dialogue begin on ascending or descending notes |
4 notes descending (scale of D major) |
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What key does episode 1 end in? |
A major A major is the dominant key of B major |
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What does modulate mean? |
To change key |
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What is the texture of the ritornello theme? |
Homophonic. Violins play melody, rest of strings & harpsichord accompany |
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What rhythmic feature do we hear in episode 1? |
Triplets - 3 notes player in the time of 2 notes |
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What chord is the ritornello theme based on? |
D major (Doh chord) |
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Name some melodic features of the ritornello theme |
Chord of D major Repeated notes Descending scale of D major |
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Name a rhythmic feature of the ritornello theme |
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What is the time signature? |
Common time: 4 4 |
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What is it called when the flute & violin engage in dialogue? |
Imitation |
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What is the imitation based on? |
4 notes from the scale of D major descending (D, C#, B, A) |
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What cadence does episode 1 end in? |
E -----> A Perfect cadence V -----> I |
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What key does episode 2 end in? |
B minor ( D major's relative minor) |
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What rhythmic feature do we have in episode 2? |
Syncopation |
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What instrument accompanies episodes 1 & 2? |
Harpsichord |
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Concerto grosso |
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Solo concerto |
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Cadenza |
Soloist improvises while the rest of the musicians remain silent |
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Ripieno |
Tutti / full orchestra |
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Ritornello theme |
Keeps returning |
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Baroque |
Ornate (Portuguese word) |
