Bach Flash Cards

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Trills

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A continuous alternation between two notes: the notated note and another note a semitone or tone above.

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Appoggiaturas

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An ornamental note that temporarily displaces the main note it resolves on to.

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Fugato

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A specific chain of polyphonic melodies that happen together in the order: Subject, Answer, and Countersubject.

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Dynamics of the score

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No dynamics in the original score; any dynamics added are by the transcriber for performance balance.

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Triplets and dotted rhythms, semiquaver runs.

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The main rhythmic features of the piece (harpsichord mainly has the semiquaver runs)

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2/4 but feels like 6/8

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Time signature of the piece

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Allegro

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Tempo of the piece (fast)

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period.

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Baroque period

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Period of music composed between 1600 - 1750.

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Concerto vs. Concerto Grosso

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Concerto is for solo instrument plus orchestra; Concerto Grosso is for a group of soloists plus orchestra.