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UNIT 5 The Baroque PeriodWhat are figured bass and basso continuo? How are they related? - correct answer The figured bass (also known as thoroughbass) is a musical notation using numbers to indicate chords, intervals, and other aspects in relation to the bass note of the music. The numbers were ge...

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UNIT 5: The Baroque Period
What are figured bass and basso continuo? How are they related? - correct answer The figured bass (also
known as thoroughbass) is a musical notation using numbers to indicate chords, intervals, and other aspects in relation to the bass note of the music. The numbers were generally placed under the bass line to indicate the intervals that the bass note should use. The figured bass was closely related to what is known as the basso continuo (or shortened to just continuo). Basso continuo was the harmony of the music. Generally, an instrument that was capable of playing chords played the basso continuo, such as a harpsichord, organ, or harp. Bass instruments, such as a cello or bassoon, might also be included.
What is ornamentation? - correct answer Ornamentation is the use of non-necessary musical flourishes, such as trills and grace notes, to the basic melody or harmony. These extra notes, which are not needed in order to carry the basic line of the music, "decorate" the music the way ornaments decorate a Christmas tree.
What is an oratorio? How does it differ from an opera? - correct answer Oratorios were similar to operas,
except that they did not use scenery in the performance. In this sense, they are concert pieces rather than a form of musical theater. Oratorios tended to be serious and dramatic. They were large-scale compositions, including soloists, choirs, and orchestras. Another difference between operas and oratorios was the subject matter. Operas often dealt with history and mythology, using themes of romance and deception. In contrast, oratorios were often on sacred topics. Perhaps the most famous example of an oratorio is Handel's Messiah.
What is an orchestra? How did the development of orchestras influence Baroque music? - correct answer Orchestras are larger instrumental ensembles or groups that contain brass, string, percussion, and woodwind instruments. The developement of orchestras motivated the composers of the baroque period to write specifically for orchestras and made an influence on the types of instruments being created.
What is an instrumental suite? - correct answer An instrumental suite is a series of dances. Different parts of an instrument suite include; Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, & Gigue
What are the characteristics of Baroque music? - correct answer The use of igured bass and basso continuo

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