1600 – 1750
The Baroque period lasted from —- to —-
bizzare
the word Baroque means
absolutism
The Baroque period was the “age of -“
Tonal vs. modal
actual keys vs. church modes (scales)
terraced dynamics
no gradual changes in dynamics
continuo
one part that takes two people to perform
a base line (cell, bassoon) and low melody (harpsichord, organ)
affections
the mood or tone that never changes in a baroque piece
concerto grosso
small group of soloists singing against a larger group of instruments creating sophistication
tutti
word meaning “all”
the part of the piece in which all of the instruments join in
ritornella form
recurrent theme, maybe used again in a different key or fragment
movement
part of a a larger work that sounds complete by itself

fugue

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polyphonic composition based on one main theme or subject

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retrograde

augmentation

inversion

diminution

fugue subject can be varied in four ways
trio sonata

takes four people to perform 3 parts;

2 soloists and a continuo

suite

previous dance term in which each dancer has a different movement;

 multi-movement instrumental chorus

opera
drama that is sung to orchestral accompaniment
libretto
the text of the opera
overture
played before Act I as an introduction
prelude
played before any act besides Act I as an introduction
recitative
vocal line that imitates the rythyms and pitch fluctuations of speech
aria
peak of performance (when the vocals show their talent and instruments build)
ground bass
part that is repeated and never changes while melodies change
Florence, Italy
1601
the opera first started in -,- in the year —-
Florentine Camarata
group or society of nobles, poets, and composers; Galileo’s father was a member
chorale
synonym for “hymn”
Cantata
pieces for usually Lutheran services that use chorales; Bach wrote many
oratorio
tells Biblical stories using music