Bach Brandenburg Concerto GCSE revision quiz

Question 1

What is the significance of the word Brandenburg' in the title of this set work?

Accepted Answer

The score was presented to the Margrave of Brandenburg

Question 2

What is the key at the end of section B?

Accepted Answer

B minor

Question 3

Which one of the following is a type of ornament?

Accepted Answer

appogiatura

Question 4

What does 'canon' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

A texture where one part echoes another a few beats later

Question 5

What is a trill?

Accepted Answer

Rapid repetition of two neighbouring notes

Question 6

Which country was Bach from?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 7

On what type of dance is this music based?

Accepted Answer

Gigue

Question 8

What is the difference between the concertino and the ripieno?

Accepted Answer

The concertino are the soloists, the ripieno is the ensemble

Question 9

What term does 'ABA form' best describe?

Accepted Answer

Ternary Form

Question 10

What is significant about the role of the harpsichord in this work?

Accepted Answer

It's part of the ripieno, but is also a solo instrument

Question 11

What is stretto?

Accepted Answer

Fugal entries that overlap

Question 12

What type of concerto is this?

Accepted Answer

Concerto Grosso

Question 13

What is the key at the end of section A?

Accepted Answer

D major

Question 14

Which of these is the translation for 'harpsichord' found on your scores?

Accepted Answer

Cembalo

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Tonic/Dominant Pedal

Question 16

Which clef is normally used for the viola?

Accepted Answer

Tenor, Alto

Question 17

What does 'tutti' mean?

Accepted Answer

Everyone

Question 18

What's the name for the numbers underneath the bass line, indicating what the melody should be?

Accepted Answer

Figured Bass

Question 19

Which of these terms can be used to identify textures in this piece?

Accepted Answer

Polyphonic, Monophonic, Contrapuntal

Question 20

In what era was this piece composed?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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