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GCSE Baroque Music Period

GCSE Baroque Music Period

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Performing Arts

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Polyphonic Textures

Back

Two or more melodic lines heard at the same time. Imitation and Counterpoint are also Polyphonic textures.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Basso Continuo

Back

The combination of Harpsichord and 'cello, or organ, bassoon, bass lute used to fill in the mid-range harmonies.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Oratorio

Back

a large scale setting of a religious text. An opera without costumes, staging performed during the religious seasons of Advent and Lent

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A Cadenza in a solo concerto

Back

Introduced towards the end of a movement, allowing the soloist to showcase his/her skill. It was also used to show off new instrument developments like Trumpet valves, Clarinets etc

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Romantic Period 1810-1900: Features of the Style - Harmony

Back

Becomes more discordant and chromatic.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Romantic Period 1810-1900: Features of the Style - Expression

Back

Rubato and expressive playing indications. Berlioz specifies exactly what he expects from each instrument.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Chorus

Back

A movement from an oratorio scored for a standard four-part choir with orchestral accompaniment.

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