Bach and Star Wars recap

What is the name given to the string orchestra in the Purcell/Vivaldi/Bach set works and in most Baroque solo concerti?

What is typical of a Concerto Grosso?

Name the tonality of this section:

The melody of Theme B is more legato than Theme A.

The Star Wars set work begins in 4/4.

The Bach set work only uses a 2/4 metre.

During which musical period did Bach compose?

What is the concertino?

Which of these are features of baroque harmony?

What texture is typical in the Baroque period?

What harmonic device does Bach use to highlight changes of key in section B?

Dotted rhythms are only used in the Theme B melody, not Theme A.

Identify the texture at this point in Star Wars.

Name the rhythmic device used in the cellos at the end of the extract (1 mark).

Name the instruments in the concertino.

What is the difference between the concertino and the ripieno?

What key does Star Wars start in?

The melody of Theme B is more conjunct than Theme A.

True or false: the only rhythmic device used in this extract is a triplet.