Overview of Musical Compositions

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What is the structure of the composition mentioned in the content?

  • Sonata
  • AABA (correct)
  • Fugal
  • Strophic (correct)

What key does the Prelude begin in?

  • D major
  • A minor
  • G minor (correct)
  • C minor

Which type of time signature is consistently used in most sections?

  • 6/8
  • 4/4 (correct)
  • 2/4
  • 3/4

What tempo is indicated for the 'Lento' section?

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Which theme is rooted in Bb major?

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What mood is indicated for the section marked as 'Slow'?

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In what mode is the initial verse of the composition?

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Which section is described as having no metre?

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Which composer is associated with the piece 'The Rite of Spring'?

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What genre is associated with the song 'Eleanor Rigby'?

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Which of the following compositions was released in 1985?

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What is the style of 'Estampes' composed by Claude Debussy?

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Which song was composed by Anoushka Shankar?

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Which of the following pieces is categorized as film music?

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Which composer is noted for classical works during the Baroque period?

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What year was 'On Wenlock Edge' composed?

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Which composer is known for the song 'La soirée dans Grenade'?

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What genre is associated with Kaija Saariaho's works?

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Flashcards

Art Song

A musical composition that typically involves one solo singer and a piano accompaniment. It is a popular genre for expressing emotions and storytelling.

Cantata

A musical piece that tells a story through music, often with a dramatic narrative and a large number of performers.

French Impressionism

A musical movement that arose at the end of the 19th century, characterized by its use of rich harmonies, evocative melodies and a focus on expressing emotions through sound.

Early 20th Century Ballet

An early 20th-century musical movement breaking away from conventional melodies and harmonies. It often focuses on exploring new sounds and creating dissonances.

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80s New Wave Synth Pop

A musical style that emerged in the 1980s, known for its use of synthesizers, electronic instruments, and an emphasis on technology.

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Avant Garde Spectralist Music

A contemporary music style that emerged in the late 20th century. It utilizes unconventional sounds and textures, often incorporating electronic music and extended techniques.

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Extended Techniques

The use of musical techniques and sounds that extend beyond traditional practices.

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Indian/Pop Fusion

A genre of music characterized by a blend of Indian classical music and Western pop music.

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60s Pop Music

A style of music that emerged in the 1960s, known for its use of psychedelic sounds, catchy melodies and a focus on creating a sense of energy and euphoria

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Strophic Form

A musical structure commonly found in songs, consisting of four sections with the pattern AABA, where sections A are repeated and section B is contrasting.

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Fugal Composition

A music composition technique where themes are introduced, developed, and then combined in a contrapuntal fashion.

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Time Signature

A musical notation indicating the number of beats per measure, generally expressed as a fraction.

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Tempo

The speed of a musical piece, often described using terms like Allegro, Andante, or Lento.

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A Minor

A musical key that is a minor scale based on the A minor chord.

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Dorian Mode

A type of scale that combines elements of both major and minor scales, creating a unique sound.

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Bitonal Music

A musical composition that explores multiple keys and tonal centers, creating a sense of ambiguity and movement.

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Atonal Music

A musical technique that involves using dissonances and chromaticism to create a sound that is free from traditional harmony and tonality.

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Study Notes

Composer Overviews

  • Works by various composers listed, including dates of composition

Specific Works

  • Information about individual pieces, including composer, date, genre, and potentially song titles/movements

Musical Structures

  • Overall structural elements (e.g., sonata form, ternary form, strophic, through-composed) for different pieces
  • Details on specific movements' structure and tempo (e.g., allegretto moderato)
  • Mention of significant keys and modulations in pieces.
  • Specific musical techniques or elements noted (e.g., fugal, chorale)
  • Included information on the use of different instruments and musical approaches in each piece.

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