Western Classical Tradition

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  • Western Classical Tradition
    • Baroque
      • free, simple rhythm
      • polyphonic/ contrapuntal
      • terraced dynamics
      • Parallel thirds
      • dominant strings
      • use of harpsichord
      • diatonic harmony
      • ornaments
    • Classical
      • dominant strings- play the main melody
      • more woodwind
        • add sonority
      • bigger, "classical" orchestra
      • homophonic
      • diatonic harmony-narrow range of chords
        • mostly tonic and dominant
      • more subtle dynamics
      • conjunct/ stepwise melody
      • balanced phrasing
      • clear cadences
      • ornaments
      • modulations to related keys
    • Romantic
      • modulations to other keys
      • sometimes atonal
      • wider range of chords
        • increasing chromaticism
      • gradual dynamic- crescendos/ diminuendos
      • programitic/ lyrical
      • rubato- no strict tempo
    • Piano music of Chopin and Schuman
      • exploiting piano's ability to:
        • bring out melody
        • use subtle dynamics
      • expression pedal
      • ostinato rhythm
        • dotted rhythm
          • rubato
      • triadic melody
      • ornaments
      • chromaticism
      • balanced 2 bar phrasing
      • conjunct melody
  • Key:
    • dynamics
    • rhythm
    • sonority/ structure
    • tempo/ tonality
    • melody
    • instrumentation
    • harmony

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