Exam skills/vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Baroque
A
17th century to 18th century music
Very ornate in style
Vivaldi/Purcell
2
Q
Classical
A
1750 to 1800
Look for alberti bass
Schubert/Beethoven
3
Q
Romantic
A
18th century to 19th century music
With feeling and emotion
Chopin/John Ireland
4
Q
Jazz
A
20th century
Syncopation and forceful rhythm
Scott Joplin/Norton
5
Q
Homophonic
A
All parts playing the same rhythms
6
Q
Polyphonic
A
Different rhythms in all parts
7
Q
Baroque features
A
- 2 part texture
- Canon
- No pedal
- Less variation
8
Q
Classical features
A
- More sturctured
- Strong melody
- Repetition
- Alberti bass
9
Q
Romantic features
A
- Pedal
- Tempo and dynamics change
- Flowy melody
10
Q
20th Century/Jazz features
A
- Modern sound
- Dramatic changes
- Syncopation/swing
- Sporse notes
