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Define concerto |
Musical composition where one instrument is accompanied by an orchestra |
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What is its origin? |
Concerto grosso from the Baroque period. |
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Define concertino and ripieno |
Concertino refers to the soloist or soloists. Ripieno refers to the body of instruments accompanying the soloist or soloists. |
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Form? |
Fast-slow-fast |
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Define ritornello. |
The recurring tutti section in a concerto |
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Give some examples of concertos. |
A. Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 |
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Define cadenza |
A written-out or improvised ornamental passage played by the soloist to demonstrate virtuosity. Usually found before the coda or final ritornello. |
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Examples of awesome cadenzas? |
F. Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue |
