Baroque Music Characteristics

What are the characteristics of dynamics in Baroque music?

• Sudden changes from adding or subtracting instruments

• Consistent dynamics throughout the piece

• No changes in dynamics

What is the rhythmic pattern in Baroque music?

• Much repetition of short rhythmic patterns

• Irregular rhythmic patterns

• No specific rhythmic patterns

What is the structure commonly used in Baroque dances?

• Binary Form (AB)

• Ternary Form (ABA)

• Through-composed

What are the common characteristics of melody in Baroque music?

• Repetition of short melodic ideas

• Long, flowing melodies

• No specific melodic ideas

Which instruments were very common in Baroque music?

• Violin and its family

• Piano

• Clarinet

What is the texture of Baroque music?

• Melody with accompaniment

• Monophonic texture

• Homophonic texture

What is the typical tempo characteristic of Baroque music?

• One mood/emotion throughout

• Frequent tempo changes

• No specific tempo characteristic

What are the common tonalities in Baroque music?

• Major or minor

• Only major

• Only minor

What is a characteristic of harmony in Baroque music?

• Quick chord changes

• Static harmony

• No harmony

Who are some important composers of Baroque music?

• JS Bach, Handel, Vivaldi

• Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn

• Chopin, Liszt, Debussy