[Since 1910]- AS04: Western Clasical Tradition Flashcards
1
Q
This is a question about the orchestral music of Copland [1950s-1990s]
Identify three features of DR SMITH from this musical genre.
A
- D
- R- rhythm changes in metre, and a use of polyrhythms
- S
- M- melodies often include wide leaps, and often make use of chromatic and dissonant intervals.
- I- inclusion of strange, exotic sounds because of far greater concerns with timbre
- T
- H- harmonies may be extremely dissonant, with a greater proportion of discords to concords. [note clusters may be used]
2
Q
This is a question about the British music of Arnold, Maxwell-Davies and Tavener
Identify three features of DR SMITH from this musical genre.
A
- D
- R
- S
- M
- I
- T
- H
3
Q
This is a question about the orchestral music of Zoltán Kodaly and Béla Bártok
Identify three features of DR SMITH from this musical genre.
A
- D
- R
- S
- M
- I
- T
- H
4
Q
This is a question about the minimalistic music of John Adams, Steve Reich and Terry Riley
Identify three features of DR SMITH from this musical genre.
A
- D
- R
- S
- M
- I
- T
- H
