Question

Which technique was used in the baroque period to create contrast by shifting suddenly from loud to soft or soft to loud dynamics?

Answer 1

Terraced dynamics

Step-by-step explanation:

A terraced dynamics is usually defined as a specific feature that was present in Baroque music. Baroque music was popular during the Baroque era which was during the time between 1650 and 1720. This feature was almost consistent and allowed to make the sudden changes in terms of volume, by making the tempo or the volume to increase or decrease without reaching its highest (crescendos) or lowest point (decrescendos).

Answer 2

When dynamic levels shift abruptly from soft to loud (and back again) without gradual crescendos and decrescendos. Characteristic of Baroque era music and a musical feature that occurred naturally on the harpsichord as it switched between using one or two keyboards at the same time.