Baroque Chamber Music

Question	Answer
Instruments	Harpsichord, Chamber Organ, Continuo Strings
Is there a conductor and how do they sit?	No Sit in a semi-circle
What is the texture?	Contrapuntal texture = each part independent and important
What one technique is use?	Imitation
What other texture is it?	Homophonic = all parts have the same rhythm but different notes
Name the dates of the baroque period	1600 - 1750
Describe the dynamics	Terraced dynamics = sudden changes
What other feature does it have?	Ornamentation - trills, mordents
Name two composers of baroque	Purcell, Handel
Performed where?	Private audience/small venue

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	Created by leahwing01 almost 9 years ago