Music Periods Flashcards
Give the dates of the Renaissance period.
1400-1600.
Give the dates of the Medieval period.
500-1400 AD.
Give the dates of the Baroque period.
1600 - 1760.
Give the dates of the Classical period.
1730 - 1820.
Give the dates of the Romantic period.
1815 - 1910.
Give the dates of the Modern period.
1890 - 1930.
Give the dates of the 20th century period.
1901 - 2000.
Give the dates of the Contemporary period.
1975 - present.
Give the dates of the 21st century period.
2001- present.
When did the Medieval period originate?
In the Middle Ages, after the fall of the Roman Empire.
What was the style of the Medieval period?
Sacred and secular.
With what instrument was the music of the Medieval period played?
The bowed Lyra.
What was the style of the Renaissance period?
It was based on modes; blended rather than contrasted.
What was the texture of the music of the renaissance period?
It contained four or more parts - rich in flavour.
What is polyphony and where was it used?
Where two or more independent lines of melody are present; in the renaissance period.
What is the style of the melody in the Romantic era?
- influenced by poetry and speech
- freedom
- lyrical, virtuosic
- slower and intense
What kinds of harmonies were used in music of the Romantic era?
Chromaticism and rapid modulations.
What timbre was notable of the Romantic era?
Much fuller, with aspects of Nationalism. The basis of the music was mainly the melody rather than the harmony.
What offshoots existed from the Romantic era?
- expressionism
- Impressionism
- Nationalism
- Neo-romanticism: folklore, lyrics and sensory
What is figured bass and in what era was it present?
Figured bass is when the bass line of a
Piece is indicated using figures. It was highly popular in the Baroque era.
What was a notable characteristic of the melody in music of the Baroque era?
- 2 octaves
- defined motifs
- symmetrical phrasing
- steady rhythm
What characteristics of the harmony was notable in music of the Baroque era?
- strong sense of tonality and modulations
- clear, defined cadences
What was the timbre of music in the Baroque era like?
Ritornello form (solo vs. tutti) was very popular. Also, tiered (layered) dynamics; call and answer/echo.
What forms were popular in the music of the Baroque era?
- single
- binary
- variations
- fugue
- ritornello
What genres of music were present in the Baroque era?
- operas
- oratorios
- cantatas
- chorals
- motets
- concertos
- sonatas
- suites
- sinfornias
- inventions
- preludes
- fugues
What evolutions of music occurred in the Classical era?
- sonatas
- symphonies
- concertos
- studies
- string quarters
- more strict and more evolved
What differences occurred from the transition of the Baroque to the Classical era?
- lighter
- clearer texture
- Homophonic
- Alberti bass
What is Alberti bass and in which era was it established?
Alberti bass is the pattern in the bass line: 1,5,3,5..1,5,3,5.. Etc. and it was established in the Classical era.
What kind of scales were established in the 20th Century era of music?
Modal scales.
What style of music was established in the 20th century era of music?
Avoidance of the obvious; freedom.
What expression and timbre was present in the 20th century era of music?
Colour and flourishing; articulation.
