General

Question 1

Classical features

Answer 1

-Orchestra doesn’t have prominent brass or precussion.
-Alberti bass.
-Modest dynamic range.
-some imitation and polyphony.
-homophonic.
-short melodies with clear cadences.
-modulations to closely related keys.
-diatonic harmony

Question 2

Romantic features

Answer 2

-large orchestra prominent brass and percussion.
-Wide range of dynamics.
-more dramatic.
-complex harmonies.
-expressive

Question 3

20th century features

Answer 3

-dissonance.
-changing time signatures.
-irregular time signatures.
-electronic

Question 4

Baroque features

Answer 4

-no piano.
-polyphony and counterpoint.
-ornamentation.
-elaborate melodies.
-small ensembles

Question 5

Jazz features

Answer 5

-syncopation.
-swing.
-jazz harmony.
-blues scale.
-improv