20th Century

Question 1

minimalism typical features-

Answer 1

• retrograde
• metamorphosis
• phasing
• melodic alteration
• melodic subtraction
• ostinato
• cells
• resultant melody
• rhythmic augmentation
• octave displacement
• limited use of instrument
• limited use of material

Question 2

minimialist composers

Answer 2

john adams, steve reich and terry riley

Question 3

20th-century typical features

Answer 3

• syncopation
• dramatic dynamic changes
• unbalanced phrasing
• unconventional instrumental pairings
• scotch snap
• a wide range of pitch
• large orchestra
• use of percussion
• polyrhythms
• cross-rhythms
• use of cluster chords

Question 4

additional features

Answer 4

• consonant harmony
• stepwise movement
• homophonic texture
• retrograde
• unexpected melodic shifts
• syllabic text setting
• bitonal
• mixed voice choir (soprano, alto, tenor and bass)