Into the 20th Century - features of style

Question 1

Terms associated with Impressionism

Answer 1

Sustain pedal
Rubato
Extended chords
Unexpected modulations
Mostly functional harmony with some chromaticism
Whole tone scales
Modal
Quartal harmony
Parallel harmony
Cross rhythms
Pedal notes/drones
Wide range of pitches
Rolled chords

Question 2

Terms associated with Neo-Classicism

Answer 2

Shorter movements
Structures based on simple traditional forms
Classical harmonies but with added note discords
Rhythms syncopated style and changing time signatures
Extensive use of instrumental techniques
Melodies broadly tonal and diatonic

Question 3

Terms associated with Expressionism

Answer 3

Atonal 
Dissonance
Melodies: Angular, chromatic and fragmentary 
Glissandi 
Extremes of dynamics and pitch range
Very large orchestra 
Emphasis on percussive and unfamiliar sounds/instruments i.e. gamelan
Performance techniques 
Complex and irregular rhythms 
No sense of metre (time signature)  
Motor rhythms and ostinati
No recognisable themes  
Klangfarbenmelodie