Aural Style and Period

Question 1

What are the features of Baroque music (3)

Answer 1

• ornamentation
• limited range of the keyboard
• strong melodic ideas

Question 2

What are the features of 20th century music (3)

Answer 2

• dissonance
• wide dynamic range
• jazzy style

Question 3

What are the features of Classical music (4)

Answer 3

• regular phrases
• simple harmony
• scale and arpeggio patterns
• alberti bass line

Question 4

What are the features of romantic music (4)

Answer 4

• use of sustaining pedal
• flexible tempo
• rubato
• rich harmonies