Style

Question 0

Classical

Answer 0

• 4 time
• Regular, clear phrase lengths
• Graceful, elegant
• Repetition
• Dynamic Shaping
• Accompaniment with chords
• Mozart, Beethoven (early)

Question 1

Baroque

Answer 1

• Energetic/lively rhythm
• Strong spirited in both parts
• Copy each other
• Crisp, light articulation
• Little dynamic change
• Scarlatti, Handel, Bach

Question 2

Romantic

Answer 2

• Flexible tempo
• Lyrical melodies (not always in top)
• Extended phrases, subtle punctuation
• Rich harmonies, expressive tone
• Pedal
• Wide dynamic range
• Chopin, Schumman

Question 3

20th Century

Answer 3

• Vigorous Rhythms
• Spiky accents, jazz and syncopation
• Melodic, unpredictable phrase lengths
• Variety of chords
• Adventurous harmony
• Dynamic changes, sudden and colourful
• Debussy, Gershwin