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Identify and Define 3 terms that describe the texture of a piece of music.

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  • 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.

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Answered by Rhys C. Music tutor
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When and where should I modulate in a Bach Chorale harmonisation?

A really good way to help yourself with every step of Bach Chorales is to write out a chart of all the notes that the home key, and any keys that you modulate to. This will help make sure you can easily s...

Answered by Jenny W. 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...

Answered by David C. Music tutor
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How do you distinguish between a suspension and a dominant 7th chord in the listening exam?

A suspension more often than not, will in fact contain within it a dominant 7th, so getting to know the difference between the two can be difficult! The key difference is that a suspension is contained of...

Answered by Ruby J. 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.<...

Answered by Sophie H. Music tutor
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