Melody summary - Bach's Badinerie

What instrument plays the melody throughout most of Badinerie?

• Violin

• Viola

• Harpsichord

• Transverse flute

Which of these instruments would usually play the Basso Continuo part?

• Transverse flute

• Harpsichord

• Violin

• Viola

Which set of three instruments is the most common in providing the accompaniment for Badinerie?

• Clarinet, trombone, tuba

• Flute, bassoon, timpani

• 2 Violins and a viola

• Xylophone, piano, bongo drums

How many motifs does Badinerie have?

• 1

• 2

• 7

• 8

How many sections does Badinerie have?

• 8

• 7

• 3

• 2

What is one of the ways the motifs can be modified?

• demisemiquavers are used

• they are louder

• they are a lot slower

• they are played upside down

How would you describe the melodic movement of motif X?

• ascending and conjunct

• ascending and arpeggios

• descending and conjunct

• descending and arpeggios

How would you describe the melodic movement of motif Y?

• ascending

• descending

• contrary

• low pitched

What is meant by the term, conjunct?

• moving by leaps

• moving in bigger intervals

• moving in smaller intervals

• moving by step

What does the term 'contrary motion' mean?

• moving together

• moving in opposite directions

• moving together in harmony

• two parts playing the same thing