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Music 101: Baroque Terms
Study list for BYU'S Independent study class.
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06/23/2010
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Countersubject
 Definition
A melodic or thematic idea which is played against a primary subject.
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Exposition
 Definition
The initial presentation of the thematic material of a musical composition, movement, or section. The use of the term generally implies that the material will be developed or varied.
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Episode
 Definition
A passage between statements of a main subject or theme, as in a rondo or fugue.
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Concerto
 Definition
A musical work is a composition usually in three parts or movements, in which (usually) one solo instrument (for instance, a piano or violin) is accompanied by an orchestra.
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Concerto Grosso
 Definition
A form of baroque music in which the musical material is passed between a small group of soloists
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Movement
 Definition
Self contained piece of music that is part of a larger work
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Ritornello
 Definition
A recurring passage for orchestra (or chorus) in the first or final movement of a solo concerto or aria.
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Walking Bass
 Definition
Bass part that moves in absolutely even notes.
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Continuo
 Definition
Bass part that is always linked to a series of chords
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Figured bass
 Definition
Numerical shorthand for Continuo