Features of Baroque Music

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  • Created on: 30-11-16 08:09
Ornamented melody lines (decorated)
Clear major/ minor tonality
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Diatonic harmony- using chords I, II, IV, V and VI
The Basso continuo
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Range of textures such as homophonic, polyphonic and monophonic
Melody contains sequences
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Each piece or movement has a clear mood
Contrasting dynamics- but only on two levels- loud or soft- called terraced dynamics)
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Long, flowing melodic lines often using ornamentation (decorations like trills and turns)
Use of the harpsichord (a keyboard instrument with a unique sound)
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Repetitive patterns
Imitation is common
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Card 2

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Diatonic harmony- using chords I, II, IV, V and VI

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The Basso continuo

Card 3

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Range of textures such as homophonic, polyphonic and monophonic

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

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Each piece or movement has a clear mood

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Long, flowing melodic lines often using ornamentation (decorations like trills and turns)

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