MUL 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sonata Da Chiesa, Oratorio, Musical Form
23 Oct 2016
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Word painting : the process of depicting the text in music, by means of expressive musical devices. Terraced dynamics : describes the sharp, abrupt dynamic contrasts found in the music of the. Basso continuo ( continual bass) : bass- driven, chordal support in baroque music that is played by one or more instruments. * is heard almost exclusively in baroque music. * harpsichord and low string instruments was most common during that period. Figured bass : a numerical shorthand placed below the bass line. It tells the player which unwritten notes to fill in above the written bass note. * similar in intent alphanumerical code found in fake sheets . Walking bass : a bass line that moves at a moderate, steady pace, mostly equal in note values, and often stepwise up or down the scale. Basso ostinato : ( ostinato is italian for stubborn, pig-headed) repetition occurs in the bass.
