Music Periods Flashcards
Fill in the blanks for Baroque music: ___________ _________________ style of architecture and art
highly decorated
What is the key system for baroque music?
major - minor
What is the common texture for the beginning of baroque music?
homophonic texture - very simple texture supported by simple chords
What is the common texture for the middle and end of baroque music?
polyphonic texture - becomes much richer and fuller, 4 or more voice parts
What are terraced dynamics?
sudden changes in volume. in this period, music was either soft or loud, nothing in between.
In which period is terraced dynamics in?
baroque period
What is the foundation of most baroque music?
basso continuo
What are rhythms like in Baroque music?
energetic and drive music forward
What are the 3 main characteristics on Baroque music?
- usually one mood
- melodies often have many decorations or ornaments
- Imitations: instruments copy others
Give two examples of decorations in baroque music.
- trills
- turns
What instruments make up the basso continuo?
- viola de gamba
- harpsichord
Give two examples of Baroque composers.
- Bach
- Handel
Name 4 instruments in the baroque period.
- kettle drum
- bassoon
- viola de gamba
- harpsichord
What is a fugue based on?
imitation
What are the 4 voices called in a fugue?
soprano, alto, tenor, bass
Define diminution
halfing notes time
Define augmentation
doubling notes time
Describe a baroque sonata
2 violins and basso continuo
Define Sonata
instrumental music, more than one instrument
Define concerto grosso
small group of instruments against orchestra of string and basso continuo
Define solo concerto
a solo instrument against orchestra and basso concitnuo
Define oratorio
similar to opera but not based on sacred stories
Describe the later classical style
graceful, balance, moderation, control, grace of melody
Which music period is based on perfect balance?
classical Period
What texture is classical music?
homophonic
In which period were there frequent changes of mood and timbre but nothing was done in the extreme?
classical Period
What are the dynamics and melodies like in the classical period?
dynamics: More variety and contrast
melodies: shorter with clear-cut phrases and clear cadences
In which period is there a question and an answer phrase?
classical period
What is the key system in the classical period?
major - minor
What are the 3 types of music in the classical period?
sonata, chamber music and symphony
In which period is music that sounds like a dream, fantasy, quest for adventure, probably in?
Romantic Period
