Music Theory PDF
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This document analyzes different periods of music styles, including Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century music. It covers topics such as musical textures, melodic styles, dynamic changes, harmonic structures, and rhythmic characteristics.
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Baroque - 17th Century - - - - - - Classical - 18th Century\ Homophonic texture (melody and accompaniment) Graceful melody with simple accompaniment\ Clearly-defined/symmetrical/regular phrases Repeated ideas Use of scale and arpeggio patterns Gentle dynamic shaping Lots of use o...
Baroque - 17th Century - - - - - - Classical - 18th Century\ Homophonic texture (melody and accompaniment) Graceful melody with simple accompaniment\ Clearly-defined/symmetrical/regular phrases Repeated ideas Use of scale and arpeggio patterns Gentle dynamic shaping Lots of use of crescendos and decrescendos Simple harmony Romantic 19th-century Expressive/song-like/lyrical melody with accompaniment\ Homophonic texture (melody and accompaniment\ Use of rubato\ Use of sustaining pedal\ Rich harmonies and thick chords 20th century Strong repeated chords Percussive sounds Spiky articulation Wide dynamic range Extreme dynamic contrast Sudden dynamic and mood changes Use of accents/offbeat accents Use of syncopations Use of dissonance Unrelated chords Contrasts between major and minor Changes of temp 20th century (Jazz) Jazzy style including bluesy tune and chords Swing rhythms Flexible rhythms(rubato)\ Syncopated rhythms and off-beat accents
