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How can I tell what time period a piece of music is from?

If you don't know who the composer of a piece is (e.g if you're hearing it but not looking at the sheet music), there are still plenty of clues and tips you can use that can help you get an idea of when i...

Answered by Lauren M. Music tutor
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What is the circle of fifths?

The Circle of Fifths is a harmonic system which uses the interval of a 5th, i.e. C to G to help us identify keys and other important musical factors. The Circle of Fifths can be laid out in many ways but ...

Answered by Elan R. Music tutor
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Describe what is meant by the following musical textures: 1) homophonic, 2) polyphonic, 3) call and response.

  1. Homophonic texture is when the music sounds 'as one', such as block chords, where all instruments change notes at the same time.

  2. Polyphonic means 'many sounds'. The instruments...

Answered by Tom F. Music tutor
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What is a fuge?

A fuge is a musical instrumental and polyphonical form, which was developed in the 17th century (Barroque). It is based on a motive that is repeated throughout the piece by  all the voices.

Answered by Pablo A. Music tutor
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How can we know the speed of a musical piece?

Normally, the tempo (that is how speed is called in music) is given at the beginning of the piece, mainly in Italian. For example: Presto (very fast), Allegro (fast), Lento (slow).

Answered by Pablo A. Music tutor
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