AoS1: Set work ‘Badinerie’ by Bach
Overview
Continue to develop understanding of the musical elements, alongside analysis and identification skills, through the study of the set work ‘Badinerie’ by J.S. Bach
Example Key Words
Binary
A piece of music with a two section structure (AB)
Ornaments
Musical flourishes that decorate or embellish a piece of music e.g. trills
Basso Continuo
Commonly a feature in baroque music, it refers to a chord and bassline part often played by a harpshichord and cello
Modulation
The process of changing key in a piece of music
Baroque
A style of music from 1600-1750. Typical features of baroque include the use of a harpsichord and a basso continuo
Sequence
Repetition of a melodic or harmonic idea, in the same part, at a higher or lower pitch