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What should I say when asked to talk about the dynamics of a piece?

Begin by making a judgement on whether the music sounds piano (quiet) or forte (loud). This gives you a solid baseline on which the answer can be built from. It's okay to fine tune the answer later if you wi...
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What is a whole note?

A whole note is a note that is worth 4 rythms or times in a music piece. It is commonly found in music compositions at a 4/4 pace.
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How is Purcell's music characteristic of the Baroque period?

Purcell's music features ornaments such as trills and mordents in bars 8 and 11. These are typical of the Baroque period, as are the melismas used in bars 12 and 16 which are used to emphasise the importance...
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What is a common harmonic device used in Classical Orchestral music?

Clear harmonic structure is used. The melody strays little from its main purpose and most key changes are heavily related.
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Name a composer from the Baroque period

Bach; Monteverdi; Handel; Scarlatti; Albinoni; Corelli
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