Exploring Baroque Music Concepts
Discover the intricacies of Baroque music through concepts like Ritornello, Canon, Passacaglia, and Oratorio. Learn about the different parts of Opera and Oratorio, where they are performed, and their significance in classical music. Immerse yourself in the world of Baroque music with examples and demonstrations provided.
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S4 (Higher) S4 (Higher) BAROQUE BAROQUE MUSIC MUSIC
Ritornello Ritornello Form Form Ritornello literally means little return. In a Concerto grosso, the ritornello is the main theme played by the Ripieno group (the orchestra). The Ritornello may return frequently throughout the movement, similar to a Rondo.
Revision from N5 Revision from N5 Canon Strict imitation. After one part starts to play or sing a melody, another part enters shortly afterwards with exactly the same melody. Ground Bass A theme in the bass which is repeated many times while the upper parts are varied. Watch this demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk5DWqls0gg
Passacaglia Passacaglia A Passacaglia (like a ground bass) is a repeating bassline. On top of this we have a series of variations. Watch this example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S2pm1g70DI
Group Group Passacaglia Passacaglia Task Task We are going to create our own Passacaglia diagram! Theme Var.1 Var.2 Bassline that repeats over and over
Oratorio Oratorio An Oratorio a biblical story set as a large work for Orchestra, Soloists and Chorus. Example: Handel s Messiah deals with the Birth of Jesus, his crucifixion and death and finally the redemption of all man through belief in Christ Can you think of another large work for Orchestra, soloists and chorus?
Fill in the concepts! Fill in the concepts! Opera Oratorio What different parts make this up? Where would it be performed?
Fill in the concepts! Fill in the concepts! Opera Aria Chorus Oratorio Aria Chorus ReligiousText Recitative Not Acted performed in a concert hall or religious setting. Non-ReligiousText Recitative Acted on a Stage in a Theatre
