What are the usual characteristics of 21st Century music?

Minimalist, more experimental and diverse

What is typically found in music of the Romantic era?

Great technical virtuosity, Powerful expression of emotion, Programme music (music that tells a story), Dramatic contrasts of dynamics and pitch

What is neoclassicism?

21st century music with elements of 'classicism'

What are the characteristics of Jazz music?

Syncopated rhythms, wide range of dynamics and improvisation

What are the main differences between the Baroque and Classical era?

The orchestra increased in size and power, Classical era music was more formal + generally less complex

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IGCSE Musical Eras and Styles

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1
Which of these composers belong to the Baroque Period?
Shostakovich
Debussy
Brahms
Telemann
2
What are the usual characteristics of 21st Century music?
Highly technical + complex, high range of dynamics and moods
Minimalist, more experimental and diverse
A blend of all the best characteristics of past periods
Very strict tempo, music moving in predictable pattern
3
What is typically found in music of the Romantic era?
Great technical virtuosity
Powerful expression of emotion
Programme music (music that tells a story)
Dramatic contrasts of dynamics and pitch
4
What is neoclassicism?
A style of classical music popularized by Fauré in the 1700s
What they originally called early music of the Romantic era
21st century music with elements of 'classicism'
What they called late music of the Baroque period
5
If I'm listening to a song composed in the classical period, who might it have been written by?
Henry Purcell
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
Richard Wagner
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
6
Which is typically NOT found in music from the Romantic era?
Recurring themes
Freedom of form and design
Small string section
Nationalism
7
The waltz is typically found in the...
Classical period
Romantic period
21st Century
Baroque period
8
What musical era is the Harpsichord typically found in?
Classical era
Baroque era
21st Century
Romantic era
9
What is Mr. Larkings favourite 'classical' musical period?
None. Mr. Larking hates any and all music
21st Century
Romantic period
Baroque. Those harpsichords!
10
What are the characteristics of Jazz music?
Syncopated rhythms, wide range of dynamics and improvisation
Full orchestra, large string section and weak percussion
Very few instruments, musical 'space' and lots of repetition
Amplified distortion, extended guitarsolos, overall loudness
11
What are the main differences between the Baroque and Classical era?
Classical music was much more adventurous and free
The orchestra increased in size and power
All the famous Baroque composers died so music got way worse
Classical era music was more formal + generally less complex
12
What characteristics aren't typically found in music from the Baroque era?
Large percussion section
Limited range of dynamics
Basso continuo
Single melodic idea

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