Stylistic Hallmarks

Question 1

Name 10 characteristics that define Baroque music.

Answer 1

1. Limited pitch range
2. Limited shapes
3. Binary Construction

Question 2

Name 8 characteristics that define Classic music.

Answer 2

1. Clear - cut phrase lengths
2. Dynamic shaping
3. Straight forward tonic -> dominant oriented functional harmony

Question 3

Name 6 characteristics that define Romantic music.

Answer 3

1. Rubato
2. Rich harmonies
3. Thicker sonorities

Question 4

Name 7 characteristics that define 20 Century music.

Answer 4

1. Vigorous rhythms
2. Tonal distress
3. Pieces show influence of Jazz

Question 5

Name 3 composers of the Baroque period.

Answer 5

JS Bach
Vivaldi
Handel

Question 6

Name 3 composers of the Classical period.

Answer 6

Beethoven
Haydn
Mozart

Question 7

Name 3 composers of the Romantic period.

Answer 7

Chopin
Dvorak
Elgar

Question 8

Name 3 composers of the 20 Century period

Answer 8

Debussy
Bartok
Britten