Romantic Stylistic Features Flashcards
1
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Dynamics
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Extreme variety of dynamic contrast Dynamics follows tempo and texture Wide range of the piano Flowing ornamentation Use of rubato Drones (5ths)
2
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Rhythm
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Dance like rhythms Siciliana rhythm Hemiolas Cross Rhythms Syncopation Lively Folk Rhythms
3
Q
Structure/Form
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Simple sectional formal structure Episodic Form Uneven Phrase Lyrical melodies Dramatic rests
4
Q
Melody
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Lyrical with warm singin tone
long phrases
Use of sequence in the melody
Ornamentation
5
Q
Tonality
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Tonal sequences 05ths 03rds Unusual chromatic modulations Unexpected modulations
6
Q
Texture
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Homophonic Polyphonic piano lines Imitation Parrallel Thirds Pedal under chromatic passages Counterpoint Dense texture Drones (5ths)
7
Q
Harmony
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05ths Cadential 6/4 Harmonic sequences Extended harmony 1/2 dim 7 dim 7 augmented chords Use of harmonically unrelated chords Avoidance of traditional cadences Expressive dissonance
8
Q
Style
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Folk elements Programatic Nocturne Ballade Intermezzo March Nationalism Contrasting Moods
9
Q
Temp
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Dramatic and expressive tempo changes
Use of rubato at performers discretion
