Soloist
This is work for just one soloist and orchestra. |
Orchestra
Slightly larger orchestra than the concerto grosso. |
Instruments
Harpsichord, cello, violin, violas, oboe, recorder, bassoon. |
Continuo
Harpsichord plays chordal harmony with cello or bassoon playing the bass line. |
Terraced Dynamics
The volume changes suddenly between loud and soft. |
Texture
Melody & accompaniment, polyphonic, homophonic, contrapuntal. Can be quite complex. |
Ornamentation
Melodies are embellished with trills and turns. These sound quite ‘busy’. |
Venue
Small spaces, for example, a chamber or room. |