Discussion Post: Listening To Baroque Music
Listen to Orchestra Suite No. 3 (Movement II: Gavotte) by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
i. What is the overall dynamic level (pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff) of the piece? Does it ever change? How? When? You can mention a time stamp (minutes/seconds), if that helps you.
ii. What Italian term would you use to describe the tempo of the piece? Hint - You can use a metronome if you are not sure.
iii. Do you think the timbre of this piece is bright or dark? Why?
iv. What instruments do you hear? You may need to look back at the list of instruments in the Baroque orchestra or do some research about the sounds of these instruments to help you listen for them.
v. Do you think the texture is monophonic, homophonic, or polyphonic? Explain why you chose your answer.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.