Studied by 0 peopleWhat are the dates of the baroque era
1600 - 1750
What are terraced dynamics
When the dynamics change suddenly from loud to quiet and vice versa
What is a tierce de picarde
When a minor piece has a major chord at the end
What was the main instrument in the baroque period
Harpsichord
What was the most popular texture at the time
Polyphonic
What is a basso continuo
When multiple bass instruments inculding the bass and harpsichord play the bass line
What is a groud bass
A repeated bass line
Name 3 famous baroque composers
Vivladi
Pachabel
Bach
What instruments was Pachelbel’s Cannon originally written for
A string quartet
What instrument family play Pachelbel’s Cannon
The string family
What instrument is not on the score but can be heard in Pachelbel’s Cannon
The harpsichord
What is the bass line in Pachelbel’s Cannon
Its a basso continuo, meaning that it repeats over the course of the piece
What is the texture of Pachelbel’s Cannon
Polyphonic
What is the name of the musical device played throughout Pachelbel’s Cannon
A cannon
What is the tonality of Pachelbel’s Cannon
Major
What key is Pachelbel’s Cannon in
D major
Why are there no dynamic markings on Pachelbel’s Cannon’s score
Because the harpsichord cannot change dynamics
When was Pachelbel born
1653
When did Pachelbel die
1706
When was Pachelbel’s Cannon in D composed
1680
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