Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of classical music?
Use of polyphony
What distinguishes classical music from Western folk or popular music traditions?
The use of a sophisticated notational system
What has fundamentally shaped the history of classical music?
The patronage of churches and royal courts
Study Notes
Defining Characteristics of Classical Music
- One of the defining characteristics of classical music is its emphasis on formal structure and composition.
Distinguishing Features of Classical Music
- Classical music is distinguished from Western folk or popular music traditions by its use of harmony, counterpoint, and the systematic development of themes.
Shaping the History of Classical Music
- The history of classical music has been fundamentally shaped by the cultural and social context of the aristocratic courts and churches of Europe.
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