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What defines Neoclassical music?
What defines Neoclassical music?
- Only using traditional instruments from the Classical period
- A completely new music style without any historical influences
- Music that emphasizes the use of brass instruments
- 20th century music style incorporating modern twists to Baroque and Classical styles (correct)
Who are some notable Neoclassical composers?
Who are some notable Neoclassical composers?
Stravinsky, Poulenc, Hindemith, Prokofiev
A Classical orchestra typically includes strings, double woodwind, two horns, trumpets, and _____
A Classical orchestra typically includes strings, double woodwind, two horns, trumpets, and _____
timpani
What is a Neoclassical Orchestra based on?
What is a Neoclassical Orchestra based on?
Unusual Instrument Combinations in Neoclassical music avoid using woodwind instruments.
Unusual Instrument Combinations in Neoclassical music avoid using woodwind instruments.
What does Functional Tonality refer to?
What does Functional Tonality refer to?
Functional Harmony in Neoclassical music uses a variety of chords and cadences.
Functional Harmony in Neoclassical music uses a variety of chords and cadences.
What is Chromatic Harmony?
What is Chromatic Harmony?
Balanced Phrases in music refer to melodic phrase lengths that are generally the _____ length.
Balanced Phrases in music refer to melodic phrase lengths that are generally the _____ length.
How does Conjunct Motion in melodies typically move?
How does Conjunct Motion in melodies typically move?
Disjunct Motion involves melodies that move primarily in stepwise motion.
Disjunct Motion involves melodies that move primarily in stepwise motion.
Chromatic Melody includes additional sharps, naturals or flats to create unexpected _____ and turns.
Chromatic Melody includes additional sharps, naturals or flats to create unexpected _____ and turns.
Homorhythmic music features all parts having different rhythms.
Homorhythmic music features all parts having different rhythms.
Which statement about Counterpoint is correct?
Which statement about Counterpoint is correct?
What rhythmic device is described by Hemiola?
What rhythmic device is described by Hemiola?
Syncopation involves placing notes on the off-beats.
Syncopation involves placing notes on the off-beats.
In music, Simple Time refers to when the beat divides in _____
In music, Simple Time refers to when the beat divides in _____
In music, Compound Time refers to when the beat divides in _____
In music, Compound Time refers to when the beat divides in _____
What does Modulation mean in the context of Neoclassical music?
What does Modulation mean in the context of Neoclassical music?
Define Polytonality.
Define Polytonality.
What are Motor Rhythms?
What are Motor Rhythms?
What is a Toccata?
What is a Toccata?
What is a Passacaglia?
What is a Passacaglia?
What characterizes a Concerto Grosso?
What characterizes a Concerto Grosso?
Describe a Fugue.
Describe a Fugue.
Define Ostinato.
Define Ostinato.
Study Notes
Neoclassical Music Overview
- Neoclassical music emerged in the 20th century, blending Baroque and Classical elements with modern interpretations.
Key Composers
- Prominent figures include Stravinsky, Poulenc, Hindemith, and Prokofiev.
Orchestration
- Classical orchestra features strings, double woodwind, horns, trumpets, and timpani.
- Neoclassical orchestra maintains classical instrumentation while incorporating modern elements such as harpsichord, tuba, and expanded percussion section.
Instrumentation Trends
- Characterized by unusual instrument combinations, particularly emphasizing woodwind and percussion not found in earlier periods.
Tonality and Harmony
- Functional tonality ensures sections maintain key relationships, ending on a shared cadence.
- Utilizes functional harmony with primary chords (I-IV-V) and commonly used cadences: Plagal, Perfect, Imperfect, Interrupted.
- Chromatic harmony employs accidentals to alter chords, a favored technique in the Neoclassical era.
Melodic Structure
- Balanced phrases reflect question and answer formats, maintaining similar lengths and prevalent in both Classical and Neoclassical styles.
- Conjunct motion is predominant with melodies primarily moving in stepwise motion, whereas disjunct motion includes wider leaps.
- Chromatic melody introduces unexpected twists using additional sharps, flats, or naturals.
Rhythmic Characteristics
- Homorhythmic textures feature all voices using the same rhythm.
- Hemiola is utilized as a rhythmic device, creating a feeling of two bars of three time shifting to three bars of two.
- Syncopation is a common feature, with emphasis on off-beat notes.
Time Signatures
- Simple time divides the beat into two equal parts.
- Compound time divides the beat into three equal parts.
Key Changes
- Significant use of modulation with sudden and unexpected key changes is a hallmark of Neoclassical music.
- Polytonality incorporates multiple keys simultaneously within the same piece.
Rhythmic Repetition
- Motor rhythms characterize the music through insistent and regular rhythmic patterns.
Baroque Influences
- Toccata resembles improvisational keyboard pieces that may include imitative techniques.
- Passacaglia features variations constructed over repeated bass lines in triple metre.
- Concerto Grosso exemplifies a Baroque format contrasting a small group of solo instruments (concertino) against a full orchestra (ripieno).
- Fugues utilize polyphonic styles based on a single theme, repeated across several parts.
- Ostinato refers to repeated musical phrases throughout a composition, enhancing unity and cohesion.
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