Definitions

Question 1

Define Vivace

Answer 1

Brisk and Lively

Question 2

Define tierce de picardie

Answer 2

Ending a minor piece with a major chord

Question 3

Define largo ma non tanto

Answer 3

Slowly and broadly but not too much

Question 4

Define tasto only

Answer 4

Played on its own with no harmony - In this context cello only

Question 5

Define figured bass

Answer 5

Bassline with the intended harmonies indicated by figures rather than written out as chords, typical of continuo parts in baroque music

Question 6

Define kappelmeister

Answer 6

Leader of the chapel choir