classical characteristics Flashcards
1
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Characteristics
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Melody
variety
homophonic textures
diatonic harmonies
dynamics
thematic development
2
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melody
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melody is clear, separate and balanced phrases puntured with a cadence
3
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variety
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there’s variety in key changes, dynamics and melodies
4
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homophonic textures
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multiple melodies playing at the same time.
bass line and harmonies work together to support the melody.
5
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diatonic hamonies
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simple progressions based on the formalized rule of harmonic function
6
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dynamics
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slower and more controlled through us of crescendos and decrescendos allowing for more graceful transitions
7
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thematic development
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often based on patterns and dialect between contrasting themes
