What is a Basso Continuo?

Harpsichord playing chords, bass and some tune, with a cello

A free section in a fugue that can contain new tunes

Shorter versions of the subject played across multiple parts

what is the difference between a concerto grosso and a solo concerto?

Solo concertos have a concertino that is just one player.

An episode in a fugue is when...

New tunes can appear, together with bits of the subject

Where two or more different instruments play the same tune

What are terraced dynamics?

Changes of volume linked to how many instruments are playing

swapping between different musical groups of players

A tune that is based on step movement, like in a scale.

A Ripieno group is usually comprised of...

String orchestra, with a Basso Continuo

Should you come to orchestra if you learn a musical instrument like the flute or clarinet?

Maybe, I'll try to come, Yes, I'll be there each week :-)

Music composed and paid for by request of a wealthy person.

What is a pedal note?

A bass note that stays the same even if the chords change

After the Baroque period, what happened to the Concerto Grosso?

It was replaced by the solo concerto

Which one of these is true?

Stretto happens after the Subject, Answer and Countersubject

A new sharpened note in a piece of music is...

The leading note (no.7 in the scale) of the new key

Two close notes played rapidly after each other, lots

A copy of the subject, in a higher pitch

What is the function of a harpsichord in the Baroque?

Plays melody, chords and basslines to lead or support

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1
What is a Basso Continuo?
A double bass that plays all through the music
Harpsichord playing the chords
A guy with a deep voice who rambles on
Harpsichord playing chords, bass and some tune, with a cello
2
What is an episode?
A slower version of the Countersubject
A free section in a fugue that can contain new tunes
3
What are Bach's birth and death dates?
1685 - 1759
1685-1750
1756-1791
1600 - 1850
4
Diatonic Chords are...
trousers that are dyed a colour and soaked in tonic water
Chords that have sharpened notes in
I, II, IV, V and VI
Chords that are clashing and dissonant
5
What is the first section of a Fugue called, where the subject and countersubject are shared?
Development
Exposition
A section
Terraced Dynamics
6
What is stretto?
Shorter versions of the subject played across multiple parts
crotchet movement
A quicker section of the music
Another word for stressed
7
what is the difference between a concerto grosso and a solo concerto?
There is no harpsichord needed in a baroque solo concerto
A Concerto Grosso has a ripieno group that is larger
The ripieno is always bigger than the concertino
Solo concertos have a concertino that is just one player.
8
An episode in a fugue is when...
The subject and countersubject are developed a little
New tunes can appear, together with bits of the subject
The mood and dynamics of the music change dramatically
Stretto takes place, with an exciting, packed texture
9
What is the leading note in the key of D?
D#
B#
F#
C#
10
Which word describes the 6/8 rhythm of the Bach piece?
Dotted notes
Irregular
Gigue
Violino Principale
11
The difference between acciacatura and appogiatura is...
don't choose me, I'm the wrong answer.
appogiatura is quicker sounding
it's even harder to spell
appogiatura is slower sounding
12
True or False: A piece of Baroque music sticks to the same mood throughout
TRUE
FALSE
13
What is Unison?
Where musicians agree with the conductor
Where two or more different instruments play the same tune
The opposite of dissonance
The same as monophony - one line of melody
14
What are terraced dynamics?
Dynamics that stay mostly loud throughout
Gradual changes in volume, with crescendo and diminuendo
The shapes of rows of houses
Changes of volume linked to how many instruments are playing
15
antiphonal means...
emotional and dramatic music
swapping between different musical groups of players
Another word for homophonic
Another word for contrapuntal
16
Scalic melody is...
A slow tune
A tune that is based on step movement, like in a scale.
A tune that changes pitch a lot
Always played on a harpsichord
17
What is the Tonic in the key of A minor?
A
B
C
E
18
What is a group of 3 quavers played in the time of two called?
Homophony
Allegro
Contrapuntal
Triplet
19
A turn is a type of what?
Trill
Ornament
Mordent
Mood swing
20
How many sections as Ternary form got?
3 - ABZ
3 - AB
3 - ABB
3 - ABA
21
How many notes has a mordent got?
3
2
5
1
22
A Ripieno group is usually comprised of...
String orchestra, with a Basso Continuo
Wind Band
Orchestra of wind, brass and strings
Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass
23
Should you come to orchestra if you learn a musical instrument like the flute or clarinet?
Maybe, I'll try to come
Yes, I'll be there each week :-)
24
Major sounds like...
Happy
Serious
25
What was patronage?
Music composed and then sold by auction
When wealthy folk looked down on composers
Music composed and paid for by request of a wealthy person.
An unfortuate disease spread by patting others
26
what is usually happening if you find a new sharpened leading note in the music?
Dog nation
Modulation
Coagulation
The time signature has changed
27
Which of these is NOT a word for counterpoint?
Polyphony
Fugue
Contrapuntal
Homophony
28
What is a pedal note?
A high pitch note that is usually a trill
A note played with the piano pedal to make it longer
A bass note that stays the same even if the chords change
A note you can sing on a bicycle
29
After the Baroque period, what happened to the Concerto Grosso?
It continued to be popular through the classical period
It was replaced by the symphony
They were all thrown into the bin by order of Louis XIV
It was replaced by the solo concerto
30
What is the dominant note, in the Key of D?
D
4
B
A
31
Minor sounds like...
Serious or sad
Happy and content
32
Which one of these is true?
A tonal answer is exactly the same as the subject
The Answer comes first
The Countersubject is played at the same time as the subject
Stretto happens after the Subject, Answer and Countersubject
33
A new sharpened note in a piece of music is...
The dominant of the new key (no.5 in the scale)
The leading note (no.7 in the scale) of the new key
The tonic of the new key (no.1 in the scale)
The opposite of a old blunt note
34
What is ternary form?
ABA structure
A P.E. bench that swivels around when you try to sit on it.
A B structure
BABY structure
35
In what City did Bach work for most of his life?
Eisenach
Brandenburg
Leipzig
Venice
36
What instrument took over from the harpsichord?
Fortepiano
The MIDI synthesizer
Lute
Clavichord
37
What is a trill?
Two close notes played rapidly after each other, lots
the same note repeated lots of times rapidly
another word for a bird sound
an added higher note
38
what is an answer?
A copy of the subject, in a higher pitch
a nuisance
the opposite of a question
39
What texture has a Fugue Got?
Unison
Homophonic
Contrapuntal
Melody and Accompaniment
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What is the function of a harpsichord in the Baroque?
To give the conductor something to do
It was just there so that Bach could show off
Plays the same music as the others to make it louder
Plays melody, chords and basslines to lead or support

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