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7 Cards in this Set
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Madrigal |
~ Polyphonic song for several voices (3-5) ~ Set to poetry and sung a capella Characteristics: Word painting, through-composed form, polyphonic |
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Ballet |
~Secular part song for small group of a cappella solo singers. Characteristics: Homophonic, dance-like rhythms, strophic form AABB verse structure. Fa la la refrain. |
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Chorus |
Work for 4 part choir For dramatic and large vocal works e.g passion or oratorio Characteristics: Difficult parts for amateur singers to sing, accompanied by orchestra |
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String quartet |
Chamber work for 2 violins, viola and cello. Follows general four movement structure I. Fast II. Slow lll minuet and trio lV Fast |
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Rock song |
Composition for solo singers and accompaniment Band includes 2 electric guitars, bass and drums Characteristics: Riffs, repetition, hook line, syncopation, varied timbrel effects. |
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Avant Garde Choral Work |
Stand alone work composed for choir. Accompanied or a cappella. Composed in experimental style Characteristics: non-conventional style and sounds, tone clusters, angular melodies, abstract |
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Program Music |
Any composition in any style composed to depict a particular image, story or idea. Common for orchestra. |
