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 is typically found in music of the Romantic era?

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

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

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

What are the usual characteristics of 21st Century music?

Minimalist, more experimental and diverse

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IGCSE Musical Eras and Styles

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

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