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What is a cadence?

A cadence is made up of two chords which signal the end of a musical phrase. There are four different kinds:The Perfect Cadence is really recognisable because we hear it all the time! It is a chord V followe...
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Answered by Kate W. • Music tutor
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Explain how Beethoven achieves a sense of drama in the extract from the first movement of Piano Sonata no. 8, 'Pathétique.

There are lots of different techniques composers use to create drama. I would have a checklist of different areas to listen out for:Tempo – It is likely to be quite fast, or perhaps there are sudden changes ...
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Describe the use of rhythm and metre in J.S Bach's Fugue no.21 in Bb Major BWV 866.

Starts with a simple rhythm composed of quavers and semiquavers. Polyrhythms then emerge as multiple different rhythmic lines emerge. It is in 3/4. Some of the rhythms are syncopated as notes become held ove...
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What are the key features of expressionist music?

Expressionist music is best identified as part of the modernist movement, which encompassed all the arts, as it shares many of modernism's key characteristics. Arnold Schoenberg is the most famous composer a...
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How can I write an effective, original composition which will get a good mark?

The key to writing a good composition for A level music is keeping to a specific style which you set out in the accompanying explanation of the piece that you provide with it. In choosing a style or genre a ...
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