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Musical Periods  _edi__al Musical Periods  Medieval most known type of music to come out of the Medieval Period was Musical the Gregorian Chant. Periods music was largely related to the church  R_n__ss__c_ Musical Periods ...

Musical Periods  _edi__al Musical Periods  Medieval most known type of music to come out of the Medieval Period was Musical the Gregorian Chant. Periods music was largely related to the church  R_n__ss__c_ Musical Periods  The Silver Swan by Orlando Gibbons Renaissance Musical Periods Vocal music remained the most important part of music from this era. The music was still calm, not portraying any extremes in dynamics, rhythm and tone. Musical Periods Ba__q_e  Water Music by: George Frideric Handel Musical Periods Baroque known for complex pieces and intricate harmonies; dynamics of music grew - music would gradually get louder or softer by design Musical Periods _l_ss_c_l  Rondo Alla Turca by Mozart Musical Periods Classical lighter instrumentation, more evident texture making it less complicated Musical Periods R_ma_t_c  Nocturne by Chopin this period took Classical music and added overwhelming amounts of intensity and expression Musical composers gradually let go of heavily structured Periods pieces and gravitated towards drama and emotion Romantic  Medieval Renaissance Musical Periods Baroque Classical Romantic ??? 20th CENTURY MUSIC (1900 to Present) In this period, exaggeration of the different elements of music was evident. The elements of music became more complicated and extraordinary. Rhythm: the placement of sounds in time Dynamics: aspects relating to the relative loudness (or quietness) of music Melody: LINEAR/HORIZONTAL presentation of pitch (highness or lowness of a musical sound Harmony: VERTICALIZATION of pitch. art of combining pitches into chords (several notes played simultaneously as a block) Tone color: quality of sound Texture: describes how layers of sound within a piece of music interact Form: how the various parts of a piece are organized  IMPRESSIONISM oone of the earliest musical forms that paved the way to this modern era. oa French movement in visual art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ocharacterized by composers' efforts to convey feelings, moods, and sensory experiences rather than telling a specific story or following traditional musical structures.  IMPRESSIONISM oImpressionist composers were inspired by art and nature and used unique scales, harmonies, and orchestral timbres to evoke emotions and images. oImpressionist music transports you to a different emotional landscape, like a musical daydream, creating a sensory experience through sound. CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862–1918) o born on August 22, 1862, in Saint-Germain-en- Laye, France. o Displayed musical talent from a young age and began piano lessons at the age of seven. Illustrated by: Abraham S. Salvador o One of the most influential and leading composers of the 20th century o the principal exponent of the impressionist movement and the inspiration for other impressionist composers CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862–1918) Some of his most famous compositions include : o Clair de Lune o Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (Prélude Illustrated by: à l'après-midi d'un faune) Abraham S. Salvador o La Mer o Pelléas et Mélisande CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862–1918) Clair de Lune (Moonlight) Illustrated by: Abraham S. Salvador MAURICE RAVEL (1875–1937) o born on March 7, 1875 in in Ciboure, France o He entered the Paris Conservatory at age 14 o He was musically nurtured by a prominent French Illustrated by: composer, Gabriel Faure. Abraham S. Salvador o His works have intricate melodies and extended chordal components that demand considerable technical virtuosity from the performer. MAURICE RAVEL (1875–1937) Some of his most famous compositions include : o Pavane for a Dead Princess o String Quartet o Sonatine for Piano Illustrated by: Abraham S. Salvador o Rhapsodie Espagnole o Bolero MAURICE RAVEL (1875–1937) Bolero Illustrated by: Abraham S. Salvador  Exploring Impressionism in Music Answer each of the following questions below in 5-8 sentences. Use one whole intermediate paper. 1.How does the music “Clair de Lune” affect your mood or feelings in terms of the general atmosphere of the piece? 2.What feelings or emotions does the music evoke?