Western Classical Tradition
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- Created on: 17-08-21 14:10
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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
- dotted rhythm
- triadic melody
- ornaments
- chromaticism
- balanced 2 bar phrasing
- conjunct melody
- exploiting piano's ability to:
- Baroque
- Key:
- dynamics
- rhythm
- sonority/ structure
- tempo/ tonality
- melody
- instrumentation
- harmony
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