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Exploring Classical Music: Understanding Terminology and Dynamics

Dive into the world of classical music, from operatic arias to symphonic masterpieces. Learn about dynamics, tempo, and texture, and discover the nuances of monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic compositions. Explore the art of articulation and enrich your appreciation of classical music.

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Exploring Classical Music: Understanding Terminology and Dynamics

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  1. Musical Characteristics & terminology

  2. Style/Genre • Classical • Operatic • Symphonic • Instrumental • Popular • Rock • Folk • Traditional • Blues • Ethnic • Electronic Music • Jazz • Film Music • Fusion • Oriental • Secular • Sacred

  3. Dynamics • ppp • pp • p • p=piano, soft • Diminuendo • mf • f • ff • fff • f=forte , loud • Crescendo • ff is approx twice as loud as f

  4. Tempo • Grave • Largo • Larghetto • Adagio • Lento • Andante • Moderato • Allegretto • Allegro • Vivo/vivace • Presto • Prestissimo • Rallentando/ (rit) ritardando • Accelerando

  5. Texture: • Dense/rich/heavy • Thin /sparse/light/ • Heavy brass sound • Sustained /light string sound • Bright woodwind • Light reedy texture • Rich /complex • Monophonic • Homophonic • Polyphonic

  6. Monophonic • One melodic line with no accompaniment: • folksong , • plainchant. • NB: an accompanying rhythm can be used.

  7. Homophonic • One clear melodic line which is accompanied by chords which support the melody. The chords can be heard as: • Block chords • Broken chords/arpeggios • A harmonised hymn tune • A waltz style

  8. PolyphonicTwo or more independent melodies at the same time. • polyphonic=counterpoint or contrapuntal texture: complex, rich texture • Rounds, canons , fugues • Descant:added melody over main melody • Countermelody:2nd melody with main melody • Canon:1 or more voices/ins imitate each other

  9. Articulation:the way the notes are played/sung • Legato: • Staccato: • Slur: • Accents: • Marcato:

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