Bach movement 2

Question 1

Melody (BWV 80, Movement 2)

Answer 1

Melody in Movement 2 ; Ornate melismatic lines, imitative duet writing, conjunct diatonic movement

Question 2

Texture (BWV 80, Movement 2)

Answer 2

Texture in Movement 2 ; Two-part vocal texture, imitative entries, accompanied texture (voices + continuo/instruments)

Question 3

Harmony (BWV 80, Movement 2)

Answer 3

Harmony in Movement 2 ; Functional tonal harmony, use of suspensions, circle of fifths progressions

Question 4

Structure (BWV 80, Movement 2)

Answer 4

Structure in Movement 2 ; Binary/da capo elements, alternation of vocal phrases, repetition of motifs

Question 5

Tonality (BWV 80, Movement 2)

Answer 5

Tonality in Movement 2 ; Clear tonal centre, modulation to related keys, defined cadences

Question 6

Sonority (BWV 80, Movement 2)

Answer 6

Sonority in Movement 2 ; Light Baroque instrumentation, basso continuo, contrasting vocal timbres (soprano vs bass)

Question 7

Rhythm (BWV 80, Movement 2)

Answer 7

Rhythm in Movement 2 ; Flowing rhythmic movement, rhythmic imitation, steady pulse

Question 8

Ornate, melismatic vocal lines – effect + wider listening

Answer 8

Effect of melisma ; Expressive and decorative, highlights text meaning. Similar to Messiah by George Frideric Handel (e.g. “Rejoice greatly”)

Question 9

Imitative duet writing – effect + wider listening

Answer 9

Effect of imitation ; Creates dialogue between voices. Similar to Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell

Question 10

Conjunct, diatonic melodies – effect + wider listening

Answer 10

Effect of conjunct melody ; Smooth and lyrical. Similar to Ave Verum Corpus by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 11

Two-part vocal texture – effect + wider listening

Answer 11

Effect of duet texture ; Intimate and conversational. Similar to Lakmé (Flower Duet) by Léo Delibes

Question 12

Accompanied texture (voices + continuo/instruments) – effect + wider listening

Answer 12

Effect of accompaniment ; Supports voices harmonically. Similar to St Matthew Passion

Question 13

Imitative entries – effect + wider listening

Answer 13

Effect of imitation ; Builds interaction and complexity. Similar to The Well-Tempered Clavier

Question 14

Functional harmony – effect + wider listening

Answer 14

Effect of functional harmony ; Clear direction and resolution. Similar to Water Music

Question 15

Use of suspensions – effect + wider listening

Answer 15

Effect of suspensions ; Creates expressive tension. Similar to Dido and Aeneas

Question 16

Circle of fifths progressions – effect + wider listening

Answer 16

Effect of circle of fifths ; Drives harmonic movement. Similar to Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel

Question 17

Binary/da capo elements – effect + wider listening

Answer 17

Effect of structure ; Balance and repetition. Similar to Lascia ch’io pianga

Question 18

Alternation of vocal phrases – effect + wider listening

Answer 18

Effect of alternation ; Creates dialogue. Similar to Messiah

Question 19

Repetition of motifs – effect + wider listening

Answer 19

Effect of repetition ; Reinforces ideas. Similar to The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi

Question 20

Clear tonal centre – effect + wider listening

Answer 20

Effect of tonality ; Stability and clarity. Similar to Eine kleine Nachtmusik

Question 21

Modulation to related keys – effect + wider listening

Answer 21

Effect of modulation ; Adds contrast. Similar to Symphony No. 40

Question 22

Use of cadences – effect + wider listening

Answer 22

Effect of cadences ; Defines phrases clearly. Similar to The Creation by Joseph Haydn

Question 23

Light Baroque instrumentation – effect + wider listening

Answer 23

Effect of instrumentation ; Transparent texture. Similar to Brandenburg Concertos

Question 24

Basso continuo – effect + wider listening

Answer 24

Effect of continuo ; Provides harmonic support. Similar to Trio Sonatas Op. 5 by Arcangelo Corelli

Question 25

Vocal timbre contrast (soprano vs bass) – effect + wider listening

Answer 25

Effect of contrast ; Highlights dialogue. Similar to Don Giovanni

Question 26

Flowing rhythmic movement – effect + wider listening

Answer 26

Effect of rhythm ; Smooth and continuous. Similar to The Four Seasons

Question 27

Rhythmic imitation – effect + wider listening

Answer 27

Effect of imitation ; Reinforces interplay. Similar to The Well-Tempered Clavier

Question 28

Steady pulse – effect + wider listening

Answer 28

Effect of pulse ; Maintains structure. Similar to Canon in D