Characteristics Of Genres & Time Periods Flashcards
1
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Soul:
Gospel inspired vocals
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Easy to dance to Tight rhythm and back beat Use of a variety of instruments Horn section: trumpets, sax, trombones Tight rhythmic stabs
2
Q
Funk
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Grooves are more important than melody/ chord sequence Extended or altered chords Bass guitar = prominent More complex rhythms Simple song structure
3
Q
Reggae
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Prominent, lyrical bass
Rhythmic stabs, often organ
Choppy guitar chords
Often political
4
Q
R n B
Fusion of Jazz & Blues
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Electric instruments Clear structure Repetitive driving beat (groove) Melody simple, lyrical &often pentatonic Bass stands out Cool vocals
5
Q
Baroque instrumentation
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String dominated No pedals or valves D maj Trumpet Harpsichord & Continuo Oboe & bassoon no clarinet
6
Q
Baroque structure
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Ritornello form
Concerto: 3 movs quick, slow, quick
7
Q
Baroque melody
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Sequences Fragmentation Diminution Short notes Virtuoso soloist Scales and arpeggios Note of anticipation Auxiliary passing notes Suspensions Trills Fortspinnung Periodic phrasing Terraced dynamics
8
Q
Baroque texture
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Usually contrapuntal Block homophony Polarised Antiphonal Cabin Polyphonic
9
Q
Baroque rhythm
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Motor rhythms
Short duration notes
Warmed rhythmic speeds
Augmentation
10
Q
Baroque Harmony
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Circle of 5ths Relative minor 64 cadences Bach - fade relations Static harmony Purcell - open 5ths Static harmony Pedals Fierce di piccardie
