Bach Key Word Quiz

What is a trill in music?

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

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

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

• D) A rapid repetition of a single note.

What is an appoggiatura?

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

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

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

• D) A note that is held longer than its written value.

What is a fugato?

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

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

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

• D) A solo passage in a concerto.

What is true about the dynamics in the original score?

• The original score has detailed dynamics.

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

• The dynamics are only for the piano.

• The dynamics are only for the strings.

What are the main rhythmic characteristics mentioned?

• Syncopation and swing rhythms

• Triplets and dotted rhythms, harpsichord has many semiquaver runs.

• Straight eighth notes

• Polyrhythms

What is the time signature described in the document?

• 3/4 but feels like 4/4

• 4/4 but feels like 2/4

• 2/4 but feels like 6/8

• 6/8 but feels like 3/4

What is the tempo indicated in the document?

• Largo

• Allegro

• Andante

• Presto

Who is regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Schubert

What is the time period of the Baroque period in music?

• 1500 - 1600

• 1600 - 1750

• 1750 - 1800

• 1800 - 1850

What is the difference between a Concerto and a Concerto Grosso?

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

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

• Concerto is for choir; Concerto Grosso is for orchestra.

• Concerto is for piano; Concerto Grosso is for violin.