Question 1: Describe three musical features that are characteristic of Baroque music.

Answer: Common features include the use of basso continuo, ornamentation, contrast between loud and soft dynamics (terraced dynamics), and intricate melodic lines.

Question 2: Name a famous Baroque composer and one of their well-known works.

Answer: Johann Sebastian Bach; a well-known work is the 'Brandenburg Concertos'.

Question 3: Listen carefully to a piece of music and identify whether it features a solo instrument or an ensemble. Explain what clues helped you decide.

Answer: The student should identify the presence of a solo instrument (e.g., violin) or an ensemble, based on the texture, the prominence of the instrument, and the accompaniment style. For example, a solo melodic line with basso continuo suggests a solo instrument.

Question 4: Explain what a basso continuo is and its role in Baroque music.

Answer: A basso continuo is a continuous bass line played by keyboard or lute and a bass instrument, providing harmonic structure and supporting the melody.

Question 5: Identify the typical structure of a Baroque concerto and describe its main sections.

Answer: A typical Baroque concerto has three sections: the fast allegro, the slow adagio or largo, and the final allegro. It features contrast between the soloist(s) and the orchestra.

Question 6: Sketch a simple diagram representing the typical form of a Baroque fugue, indicating the main sections.

Answer: The diagram should show an exposition with entries of the main theme (subject), followed by episodes, and entries of the subject in different keys. The sketch should clearly label 'Exposition', 'Episodes', and 'Entries'.

Question 7: List two instruments commonly used in Baroque orchestras.

Answer: Violin and harpsichord.

Question 8: Describe how ornamentation was used in Baroque music to enhance melodies.

Answer: Ornamentation involved adding trills, mordents, and turns to decorate the melody, making it more expressive and intricate.

Question 9: Identify whether the following description applies to music from the Baroque period: 'Music characterized by simple melodies with little variation.' Explain your answer.

Answer: No, Baroque music is often complex, with intricate melodies and ornamentation. Simplicity and minimal variation are more typical of earlier periods like Renaissance.

Question 10: Draw a simple staff with four notes that could be part of a Baroque melodic line. Label the notes as 'note 1', 'note 2', etc. Describe what a correct sketch would look like.

Answer: A correct sketch would show four notes on a staff, with varied pitch (e.g., ascending or descending), and the notes should have stems and note heads. The notes might include ornamented features like trills if indicated.