| A | B |
|---|
| Secco Recitative | recitatives with basso continuo |
| Accompanied Recitative | with orchestra |
| Da capo aria | A-‐B-‐A form; 2nd A embellished |
| Trill | The rapid alternation of two tones either a whole or a half tone apart. A vibrato |
| French overture | Baroque suites begin with this; two parts-slow dotted rhythm; quick and lighter, based on dances but intended for listening |
| Concerto Grosso | a composition for an orchestra and a group of soloists, chiefly of the baroque period,a baroque composition for orchestra and a group of solo instruments |
| Fugue | one of the most significant forms that came from Baroque Period; several voices imitate subject-usually 3-5 voices; different than a round (more free and flexible after subject is presented; each voice enters on different pitch) |
| Opera | a drama that is sung with orchestral accompaniment; started in Itally; fusion of music, acting, poetry, dance, scenery, and costumes, can be serious, comic or both |
| Solo Concerto | piece for a single soloist and orchestra-most popular one is set of "Four Seasons"; Each concerto depicts sounds and events of seasons |
| Prelude and Fugue | inspired by Bach, each piece is in two parts: a prelude; and a fugue woven from a musical idea taken from the prelude. The pieces vary in pace, length and complexity. They are written in sets by many composers. |
| Mass | a musical setting of those parts of the Eucharistic service sung by choir or congregation |
