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2. What is figured bass?

  • An upright bass played with a bow
  • A bass line written with numbers which signal the chords to accompany the bass
  • A bassist who really knows what they're doing
  • A harpsichord playing a bass line and filling out improvised melodies

3. Describe the dynamics of this piece

  • Soft
  • Very soft
  • Terraced
  • Loud

4. What are terraced dynamics?

  • Only soft when another instrument is soloing
  • Always loud dynamics, except when the harpsichord is playing
  • Soft when texture is thin and loud when texture is thick
  • Always loud dynamics

5. How is the concerto grosso split?

  • Three movements: Fast - slow - fast
  • Five movements: Fast - slow - violin solo - slow - fast
  • Four movements: Fast - slow - uplifting - fast
  • Two movements: Fast - slow

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