Bach Key Word Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

Syncopation and swing rhythms

Triplets and dotted rhythms, harpsichord has many semiquaver runs.

Straight eighth notes

Polyrhythms

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

Largo

Allegro

Andante

Presto

Ludwig van Beethoven

Johann Sebastian Bach

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Franz Schubert

1500 - 1600

1600 - 1750

1750 - 1800

1800 - 1850

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.