Musical Periods And Elements

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When was the baroque period?

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1600-1750

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What is the meaning of 'baroque'?

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Flamboyant, elaborately ornamental, bizzarre

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Comment on the mood of baroque music

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Baroque music follows a unity of mood, expressing a single theme throughout

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List aspects of duration typical to baroque

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Continuity of rhythm eg. pedal notes, repeated rhythms, emphasised beat, no pauses or ties, use of simple notes, follows a perpetual motion

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Discuss melody in relation to baroque music

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Melody enforces a continuity, with repetition, may be some variation of melody, sequences are common, melody is difficult to sing or remember as it is elaborate and decorative

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Characteristics of the dynamics of baroque music

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Terraced dynamics, sudden changes due to no piano - harpsichord which could not express dynamics

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Texture - baroque music

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Predominantly polyphonic, however there was common changes

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Harmony - baroque

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Circle of fifths was enforced, Basso Continuo was also used

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Discuss the form Concerto Grosso

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Involves a ripieno group of musicians which is large and features less skill, this section is characterised by louder dynamics and known as the ritornello. After this is the episode, which is played by a highly skilled small group called the concertino

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Lyrics - baroque

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Wide use of melisma to emphasise words

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When was the classical period?

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1750-1820

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What was taking place in society at the time of the classical period?

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There was great segregation and conflict amongst classes

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Explain the mood of classical music

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The mood was contrasted, there was a great variety and fluctuation with dramatic and turbulent expressions of emotions

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Duration of classical period

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There was great flexibility within the rhythm as a wide range of rhythmic patterns were explored resulting in unexpected pauses, syncopation and frequent changes that were sudden and gradual

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Texture of the classical period

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Predominantly homophonic, although there was a lot of flexibility as changes in texture were common

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Melody of classical period

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Easy to sing/remember, balanced and symmetrical

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Dynamics of classical period

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Introduction of piano saw gradual changes of dynamics

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Timbre of classical period

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Individuality of tone colour, great variety, strings were most important section, colourful and flexible timbres expressed by larger orchestras

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Harmony of classical period

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A change of key signalled a change of emotion, 3 main accompaniment styles - alberti, a la mozart, arpeggio

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Lyrics of classical period

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Wide use of melisma

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When was the romantic period?

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1820-1900

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What was taking place in society at time of romantic period?

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Rebellion against division of classes and therefore great chaos and stress within society - music was used as a form of escapism

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Melody of romantic period

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Used wide ranges and were difficult to sing

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Dynamics/expression of romantic period

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Rubato - elasticity of rhythm and extreme dynamics to explore moods

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Texture of romantic period

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Predominantly homophonic

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Harmony of romantic period

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Didn't always start and end on chord I, use of altered chords and suspensions

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Duration of romantic period

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Cross rhythms, syncopation of rhythms