Bach Facts 1-5
Bach was a ___________________ composer
German
Who was impressed with his performances?
Frederick the Great!
What is the tempo marking for this piece?
Andante'
What does the tempo marking Andante' pastorale mean?
outdoors, country, pasture.
What is the time-signature for this piece?
3/4 time
As a child he learned to play the violin from his:
Father
Bach lived from: 1685-
1750
What is the time-signature?
4/4
What is the Cantata Number for this piece?
205
In 3/4 time, how many beats are to the measure?
3
Which instrument did his brother teach him to play?
Clavichord
How many children did Bach have?
20
What does the dynamic (p) in the first measure mean?
soft
What is the dynamic symbols that means gradually louder?
Crescendo
Which accidental is used in the key of G-Major- Natural, or Sharp?
Sharp
Bach dazzeled the audiences with his great __________________ skills
Improvisational
Which period of music is Bach associated with?
Baroque
What does poco ritardando mean
A little slower
What does the tempo Andante mean?
Walking pace
What is the tempo marking in Minuet in G?
Allegretto
Name his two great Passions
St. Matthew and St. John
Name one other well-known composer of Bach's time
Handel
What is the feeling of this piece?
Sadness, because it is in a minor key.
What does the symbol fermata mean?
Hold until the director cuts you off or stops the music.
What does Allegretto mean?
Medium fast