Purcell

• Timbre:

  • harpsichord (intro)
  • bass viol
  • soprano voice
• Melody:

  • melisma
  • word painting
  • melodic sequence
  • conjunct (connected)
  • decorated
• Tonality:

  • A minor
  • C major
  • E minor
  • G major
  • A major
  • D minor
• Rhythm:

  • long then short phrases
  • semiquaver runs
  • demisemiquaver runs
  • quaver bass
• Texture:

  • counterpoint
  • polyphonic
• Harmony:

  • chromatic bass (F#,A#,C#)
  • circle of 5ths
  • ground bass
  • cadences
• Articulation:

  • appoggiaturas
  • upper and lower mordents
  • grace notes
  • trills
• Structure:

  • AB
  • bridge
  • A