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How can I recognise a work from the 20th Century?

It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between works of the Romantic period and those of the 20th Century. This is largely owing to the themes of intense emotion that characterise works of both periods...
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Answered by William M. • Music tutor
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How do I recognise something from the Romantic Era?

It's generally pretty simple to recognise when something is Baroque, because it's likely to sound quite old fashioned to a modern listener. It might have a harpsichord, it's very unlikely to have any brass, ...
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Answered by Florence A. • Music tutor
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Identify and Define 3 terms that describe the texture of a piece of music.

Possible Answers: Polyphonic/Contrapuntal = Multiple lines or voices. Polyphony is when musical lines weave in and out of each other. A popular example of this texture is in a Fugue. Homophonic = Sounding to...
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Answered by Rhys C. • Music tutor
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What is the difference between the Baroque period and Classical period?

Baroque Period Dates: 1600-1750 Instruments: Importance of the harpsichord / Focus on stringed instuments Orchestra: Small in size (25 or less instruments) Texture: Often complex and polyphonic Key Features:...
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Answered by David C. • Music tutor
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What are the differences between the four types of cadence?

A perfect cadence is chords V-I. When there is a perfect cadence the music sounds finished. An imperfect cadence is any chord moving to V (e.g. I-V, II-V, IV-V). The music does not sound finished. An interru...
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Answered by Sophie H. • Music tutor
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