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Counterpoint |
Two different melodies are played against one another to create a thicker texture and polyphony ex. "Brandenburg Concerto No. 5" -Johann Sebastian Bach within each time the orchestra plays the harpsichord and violin each compete |
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Tonic Key |
The central sounding key in which the music is focused around. ex. Mozart uses specific keys such as A-Major to represent sunny pleasure, this the affect by which the tonal key can bring |
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Modulation |
Changing of the tonic key to add interest for the listener and develop the piece. ex. Vivaldi, vIOLIN Concerto in G, each time the orchestra plays within this ritornello form, there are slight modulations in key change in the violin to keep the listener interested |
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Concerto |
Importance that an orchestra plays with a soloist, creating a contrast between the two. ex.Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in G, the large orchestra plays in contrast with solo violinist Vivaldi, whom was one of the most famous violin players of his time |
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Program Music |
Instrumental music that is set to a story or poem, the story is told through the music for the use of greater emotion ex. "fantastic symphony" -Hector Berlioz Pamphlets were handed out as to the story of the music, where a man does opium, falls asleep and has vivid dreams of his lover, until the end when he dies in his dream surrounded by witches and sees his lover dancing on his grave. |
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Oratorio |
Similar to an opera, there are characters and a plot, however there are no interaction between the characters as well as no costumes, the focus of these are religious. ex. "Messiah" G.F. Handel Describes God speaking to the Shepherds before Jesus' birth, telling them of his birth that is about to occur |
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ornament |
adding notes or vocal effects to a melody, to excite the listener or keep insterest. ex. Brandenburg Concerto No.5 -Johann Sebastian Bach during his harpsichord solos, Bach would add notes to melodies of each solo of the ritornello form |
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cantata |
A piece of many movements consisting of solo singing, instruments and sometimes choir. can be secular or church related. ex."christ lag in Todesbanden" Johann Sebastian Bach decribing the coming death and ressurection of jesus christ. Final Hallelujah is in major key, the rest are in minor keys |
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chorale |
a lutheran based cantata, similar to the hymn singing we hear today |
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da capo aria |
Baroque period form, ABA form where B is used for contrast and the second A can be ornamented or modulated slightly. ex G.F Handel "Julius Caeser" based in ritornello form where the final A of the aria is an abbreviated version of the first A. |
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Deus ex Machina |
Using a machine to make a person look as if they are floating on stage, amazing at time ex. L'Orfeo -Claudio Monteverdi Orfeus IS BROUGHT TO MOUNT OLYMPUS AFTER RETURNING TO EARTH |
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Sonata-Allegro Form |
Developed in classical period. consists of a development, ex |
