List three traits of minimalist music
Choose from:
- layers of ostinati (repetitive and distinctive rhythms)
- diatonic harmony and melody
- repetitive interlocking phrases
- gradual changes
LC
Related Music GCSE answers
All answers ▸How can I improve on my listening skills?
Listen to the following piece by Frédéric Chopin and comment on its key features. Your answer should consider texture, tonality, melody, and rhythm.
Describe what is meant by the following musical textures: 1) homophonic, 2) polyphonic, 3) call and response.
Identify three features of melody, harmony and/or texture used in this excerpt typical of the baroque period.