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What's the difference between a dominant 7th, a diminished 7th and a major 7th chord?

The dominant 7th is commonly used in classical and jazz repertoire to lead back to the tonic, often as part of a perfect cadence. Referring to the dominant 7th chord itself, the 3rd rises by a semitone an...

Answered by Edward H. Music tutor
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What are the key features of sonata form and why is this form significant in the Western Classical tradition?

Sonata form is an important large-scale formal type in instrumental music of the classical period; in this medium, composers reveal their greatest technical skill and expressive potential. It is, arguably...

Answered by Leah M. Music tutor
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Refer to pieces from the New Anthology of Music and/or elsewhere, to explain how other pieces of music have influenced you in your composition

The opening section of Cherubic Hymn, marked “Lento misterioso” is meant to conjure up images of the heavenly kingdom, and the Cherubim and Seraphim about the throne; I do this through use of den...

Answered by Oliver B. Music tutor
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Explain how Elfman uses timbre and harmony to create a dark atmosphere in his piece ‘Batman Returns: Birth of a penguin’ part I & II’

Elfman is a composer renowned for creating a dark, magical atmosphere in his music, and his work for ‘Batman Returns’ in 1994 is no exception.Typically, Elfman uses harmony unpredictably. Instead of the t...

Answered by Heléna W. Music tutor
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How would I recognise a Baroque piece of Music?

Baroque music is broadly defined by complex texture, functional harmony, and use of ornamentation. The texture of a Baroque piece of music will likely be made up of

Answered by Rowan E. Music tutor
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