Music Business Fundamentals: Art vs. Entertainment
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The introduction of hand stops allowed organists to manipulate multiple ranks of ______, enhancing the instrument's tonal range.

pipes

Early organs began incorporating mechanical devices like ______ to control airflow more effectively.

bellows

The ______ was an early precursor to the violin, commonly used in Europe during the 10th to 13th centuries.

rebec

The vielle, a larger bowed string instrument with five ______, emerged in the 12th century.

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Early bowed string instruments utilized gut strings, which produced a warmer, more ______ tone.

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Pythagorean tuning, based on pure perfect fifths, was the dominant ______ system in the medieval period.

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Medieval music primarily utilized diatonic ______, making the modes more stable and harmonious.

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The ______ notation, developed in the 9th century, indicated pitch direction and rhythm in Gregorian chant.

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The Baroque bow had a convex, or ______, shape.

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Techniques like trills and mordents were essential features of Baroque violin playing, emphasizing ______ and dynamics.

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Baroque orchestras began incorporating woodwinds such as oboes, bassoons, and ______.

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A key innovation in Baroque music was the use of ______ continuo, providing harmonic support.

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The standardization of the string section included violins, violas, ______, and double basses.

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The adaptation of tuning systems in Baroque music was necessary due to increased use of ______ and modulations.

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Equal temperament gained momentum during the Baroque era, allowing consistent tuning across all keys for ______ instruments.

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Baroque orchestras were typically smaller than their Classical counterparts but laid the groundwork for standardizing the use of ______.

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Lute makers began using higher-quality gut strings with lower ______, producing a more refined tone.

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Renaissance harpsichords were built with multiple sets (choirs) of ______.

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Heavier construction in Renaissance harpsichords produced a more ______ and powerful tone.

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Renaissance harpsichords used different string materials, including brass for lower-pitched strings and ______ for treble strings.

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The plucking mechanism of the harpsichord involves the jack and ______.

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During the late Renaissance, harpsichords began to feature two ______, enhancing versatility.

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The modern violin emerged in the early 16th century in northern ______.

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Violin makers refined the body design by adding f-holes to enhance the ______ of the instrument.

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Composers like Debussy and Scriabin explored new scales such as the ______ and octatonic scales.

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Post-Romantic piano music was characterized by greater ______, dissonance, and tonal ambiguity.

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Composers of the Post-Romantic period, such as Rachmaninoff and Liszt, wrote music that required extreme technical ______.

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In the Post-Romantic period, orchestras became even larger, with some works requiring over ______ musicians.

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Instruments such as the celesta, bass trumpet, and Wagner tuba were added to create intricate ______ and sound effects.

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The Post-Romantic period saw increased ______ and harmonic experimentation, leading to tonal ambiguity.

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Impressionist composers like Ravel and Debussy challenged traditional tonal norms by using modes, whole-tone scales, and ______ harmonies.

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Post-Romantic composers incorporated more exotic and non-traditional ______ into their orchestral works.

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Clarinet mouthpieces were refined during the Classical period, improving control over ______ and dynamics.

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A significant innovation in the Classical period was the development of the ______ clarinet, which had an extended lower range.

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During the Classical period, the sizes and shapes of string instruments became more ______.

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The modern concave bow, pioneered by François ______, allowed for greater control over dynamics.

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Strings were increasingly made with gut cores wrapped in ______, providing a stronger, more resonant sound.

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The expansion of the orchestra during the Classical period led to a more balanced and ______ ensemble.

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Woodwinds and brass gained more prominence, often carrying independent ______ lines.

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The development of more refined bowing techniques during the Classical period contributed to the characteristic clarity, grace, and dynamic ______.

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The introduction of a front ______ in the harp’s design increased string tension.

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The lute's medieval ancestor, the ______, was introduced to Europe from the Arab world.

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Luthiers added gut ______ to the neck of the lute for more precise pitch control.

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The body of the lute was expanded to provide a richer and more ______ tone.

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The clavichord emerged around the ______ century as a portable keyboard instrument.

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The clavichord used a mechanism where metal tangents ______ the strings directly.

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Early clavichords were strung with ______ strings, producing a softer sound.

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Organs became prominent in the ______ Empire and spread to Western Europe.

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Front Pillar in Harp

An addition to harp design that increased string tension, leading to a stronger, more stable sound suitable for larger spaces.

Medieval Lute Ancestor

The oud, an instrument introduced to Europe from the Arab world during the 8th and 9th centuries.

Lute Frets

Gut frets added to lute necks in medieval Europe to improve pitch accuracy, enabling polyphonic music.

Lute Body Expansion

A change to the lute's body shape (more rounded), resulting in a richer, more resonant sound, better for ensembles or smaller performances.

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Multiple Lute Strings

Lutes in the medieval period started using multiple strings (courses), enhancing harmonic possibilities by adding more sound layers.

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Clavichord Emergence

The Clavichord arose in late medieval period (around 14th century) as a portable keyboard instrument, preceding devices like harpsichord and piano.

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Direct String Striking

A clavichord mechanism that employs metal tangents hitting the strings directly, giving players dynamic control of volume and expression.

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Metal Clavichord Strings

Early clavichords used metal strings, creating softer, intimate sound, ideal for private instrumental practice or performance.

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Pipe Ranks in Organs

Pipes in organs were grouped into ranks, allowing organists to control multiple pipe sounds and expand the organ's sonic palette.

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Medieval Organ Bellows

Early organs used mechanical bellows to regulate airflow, providing consistent and powerful sound.

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Rebec (Bowed String)

An early bowed string instrument, an ancestor of violins.

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Vielle (Bowed String)

A larger bowed string instrument with more strings than the rebec, providing broader range and harmony.

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Pythagorean Tuning

A tuning system used in Medieval times primarily based on pure fifths.

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Diatonic Scales (Medieval)

Music predominantly used diatonic scales matching the modal structures of Gregorian chant and early polyphony.

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Neumatic Notation

Earliest Western music notation indicating pitch direction and approximate rhythm.

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Gut Strings

Common strings for medieval bowed instruments. They created a warmer, more resonant tone.

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Harpsichord Choirs

Multiple string sets on Renaissance harpsichords, producing different tones.

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Harpsichord Construction

Heavier construction of Renaissance harpsichords, leading to better resonance.

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Harpsichord String Materials

Renaissance harpsichords used various strings (brass and steel), for different tones.

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Harpsichord Key Action

Improved plucking mechanism (jacks and plectrums) leading to better control on harpsichords.

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Two Keyboards (Manuals)

Late Renaissance harpsichords had two keyboards for more complex music.

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Modern Violin Invention

The modern violin, with 4 strings and a curved body, emerged in northern Italy.

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Violin F-Holes

Violin makers used f-shaped holes instead of circles to improve the projection in Renaissance violins.

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Basset Clarinet

A clarinet with an extended lower range, developed during the Classical period, allowing for deeper, more resonant notes.

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Standardized Instrument Sizes

During the Classical period, string instruments like the violin, viola, cello, and double bass became more uniform in size and shape. This improved consistency of tone and playing, enabling balanced orchestras.

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Concave Bow

A new bow design, developed by François Tourte during the Classical period, offering greater control over dynamics and articulation, enabling precise expression in Classical music.

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Metal-Wound Strings

Strings made with gut cores wrapped in metal (like silver or copper), used especially on lower-pitched instruments during the Classical period. They created a stronger, more resonant sound.

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Expanded Orchestra

The Classical period saw a larger and more organized orchestra with distinct sections for strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, creating a balanced and structured sound.

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Prominent Woodwinds & Brass

During the Classical period, woodwinds and brass instruments gained prominence, playing independent melodies instead of just supporting strings, contributing to the orchestra's timbral diversity.

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Refined Bowing Techniques

During the Classical period, bowing techniques and vibrato use improved, allowing for greater expressiveness and precision in string playing, contributing to the clarity and grace of Classical music.

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Classical Music Clarity

Classical music is characterized by its clarity, grace, and dynamic control, which are partly due to the improved instruments, bowing techniques, and orchestra structure of the era.

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Baroque Bow

A convex (outward-curving) bow that allowed for greater control over articulation and phrasing in Baroque music, enabling more expressive and ornamented playing.

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Baroque Ornamentation

Highly decorative musical embellishments such as trills, mordents, and dynamic contrasts, common in Baroque violin performances, adding expressiveness and complexity.

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Baroque Orchestra Structure

The standard Baroque orchestra consisted of smaller sections like strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, creating a more unified and organized sound compared to earlier ensembles.

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Basso Continuo

A key element of Baroque music, consisting of a harpsichord or organ and a cello/bass, providing harmonic support and guiding the musical structure.

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Standardized String Section

The Baroque period saw a standardized string section comprised of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, providing a stable harmonic and melodic foundation for orchestras.

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Standardized Tuning

The rise of ensemble music in the Baroque era led to standardized tuning systems across different instruments, ensuring consistency in pitch and creating a cohesive musical sound.

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Chromaticism and Modulation

Baroque music embraced chromaticism and modulation, requiring tuning systems to adapt to frequent key changes and dissonances, leading to exploration of different temperaments.

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Equal Temperament

A tuning system where the octave is divided into twelve equal semitones, gaining popularity in the Baroque era, especially for keyboards, allowing more consistent tuning across all keys and facilitating complex modulations.

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Post-Romantic Piano: Sonic Environments

Piano works in the Post-Romantic era often created large, immersive sonic environments, leveraging extended harmonic language, expanded technical demands, and evocative textures.

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Post-Romantic Harmony: Chromaticism & Ambiguity

Post-Romantic composers like Debussy and Scriabin used more advanced harmony, incorporating chromaticism, dissonance, and tonal ambiguity. This created a richer, more expressive sound, often with atmospheric qualities.

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Post-Romantic Technique: Virtuosity

Composers like Rachmaninoff and Liszt pushed pianistic boundaries, requiring extreme technical skill. Their music featured rapid passages, wide leaps, and dense chordal textures.

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Post-Romantic Orchestra: Size

Post-Romantic orchestras grew larger, with some works requiring over 120 musicians. Composers like Mahler and Strauss wrote for massive ensembles, allowing for complex and layered textures.

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Post-Romantic Orchestra: Exotic Instruments

Post-Romantic composers incorporated more exotic and non-traditional instruments into their orchestral works, including the celesta, bass trumpet, and extended percussion.

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Post-Romantic Orchestration: Blending & Layers

Post-Romantic composers emphasized detailed attention to blending instrumental colors, dynamic contrasts, and layering of instrumental lines to achieve heightened emotional expressiveness.

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Post-Romantic Tuning: Flexible Harmony

Impressionist composers like Ravel and Debussy explored alternative tunings and microtonality, using modes, whole-tone scales, and parallel harmonies to challenge traditional tonal norms.

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Post-Romantic Chromaticism: Tension & Depth

The Post-Romantic period saw increased chromaticism and harmonic experimentation, leading to tonal ambiguity. Composers explored rich, lush chords, unresolved tensions, and a sense of grandeur or emotional depth.

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Study Notes

Music Business Fundamentals 2: Music: Art Versus Entertainment

  • Music as an art form emphasizes creativity, emotional depth, and intellectual engagement, often using complex structures and innovative techniques. Artists push boundaries with form, harmony, rhythm, and instrumentation. Examples include Beethoven, Stravinsky, and contemporary experimental musicians.
  • Music as entertainment prioritizes accessibility, enjoyment, and broad appeal. Catchy melodies and simple structures engage mass audiences. Examples include pop, rock, and hip-hop artists like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Drake.
  • Medieval Era (5th-15th centuries): Music was primarily tied to religious worship, using Gregorian chant.
  • Renaissance Era (15th-17th centuries): Music expanded to secular life, with polyphony and madrigals.
  • Baroque Era (1600-1750): More complex and expressive music, with works by Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi.
  • Classical Era (1750-1820): Music combined complexity with accessibility, emphasizing clarity, balance, and form (Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn).
  • Romantic Era (19th century): Music became more personal and emotional, expressing deep feelings, and exploring the human mind (Schubert, Wagner, Tchaikovsky).
  • 20th Century: Recording technology, radio, and TV revolutionized music production, distribution, and consumption. Artists like Stravinsky, Schoenberg, and Cage experimented with dissonance and atonality, while genres like jazz, rock, and pop emerged.
  • 21st Century: The line between music as art and entertainment blurred. Digital age made music production and distribution more accessible. Composers balance art and commercial success.

Historical Context

  • Medieval Era (5th-15th Centuries): Music tied to religious worship, mainly Gregorian chant.
  • Renaissance (15th–17th centuries): Expansion of music beyond the church; complex polyphony, instrumental music like the lute.
  • Baroque (1600-1750): Grander and more expressive music.
  • Classical (1750-1820): Clearer forms and structures, more accessible.
  • Romantic (1820-1900): Intense emotion, intense expressiveness through use of orchestras and new instruments.

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