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What was the importance of harpsichord in the Baroque era?

One of the most important musical feature of the Baroque era was the use of harpsichord. Indeed, harpsichord is a keyboard instrument, which is very similar to a piano. Some of its important features are ...

Answered by Ceren A. Music tutor
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What is sonata form structure, and how is it used by Beethoven in the first movement of the 'Pathetique'?

Sonata form could be described as a larger, more complicated ternary (ABA) form. It has three sections - the exposition, the development and the recapitulation. In the exposition there are two main musica...

Answered by Siobhan C. Music tutor
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Identify some features from Debussy's Claire de Lune that are associated with the Romantic era.

Use of dissonant and crushed harmonies.Varied rhythm and rubato.No clear melody line.

Answered by Georgie L. Music tutor
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In the Baroque era, what instrument most commonly played the basso continuo?

Harpsichord Tip when doing oral exams to identify the period of the music listen out for the harpsichord as this will mean it is almost certainly from the baroque period.

Answered by Lucy C. Music tutor
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Evaluate how effectively Vaughn Williams sets text to music on Linden Lea?

In bar 7 Vaughn Williams uses a rising phrase to reflect the text 'shining'. This could be to reflect how the sun rises as it shines in the same way the musical phrase does. This is followed by the phrase...

Answered by Daisy H. Music tutor
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