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Western Classical 1 Music Spider Charts

Explore the rich history and diverse genres of Western classical music, from medieval chants to orchestral symphonies. Discover key features, instruments, and structures that define this timeless art form. Sung in multiple languages and known for its intricate melodies, polyphony, and iconic compositions.

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Western Classical 1 Music Spider Charts

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  1. Western Classical 1 Music Spider Charts

  2. Mainly moves in step but some large leaps Aeolian (A minor) Ionian (C major) Dorian ( D Minor ish!) Moves mainly in step Mainly melismatic with some syllabic Mainly melismatic Some examples Monophonic Polyphonic Modal Secular Religious Secular Religious Pitch Melody Mass Ayres Ayres (Songs) Plain song Genres Madrigals (unaccompanied) Requiem Mass Through composed Pavan & Galliard Motets (unaccompanied) Sung in any language Drone Structure Medieval Sung in Latin Dances Renaissance Male voices (Monks) Lute (sort of Guitar) Harp, Psaltery Viols Organ Timbre Organ, virginal, Hurdy Gurdy Consorts Lute (sort of Guitar) Recorder Dances Pipe and Tabor (Drum) Male voices Estampie Bagpipe Crumhorns, Sackbutts, trumpet, Shawm, Rebec, Serpent

  3. Key Features Dotted rhythms Ornamentation Terraced dynamics (sudden changes from loud to quiet Turns trills Mordents Acciacatura Appogiatura Suite ( Allemande 4/4 time ,Courante 3/2 time , Sarabande 3/4 time, Gigue 3/8 time) Requiem Mass Chorale Oratorio Mass Sung in any language Ayres Fugue Sung in Latin Minuet & Trio Mainly Homophonic with some Polyphony Secular Religious Dances Instrumental Vocal Major Concerto Grosso (Group of soloists and orchestra) Genres Half syllabic / Half melismatic Diatonic A BCDE etc. Minor Baroque Chamber (small) Orchestra Themes and episodes Ground Bass Harpsichord / Cello Basso Continuo Variations (A1 A2 A3 etc Structure Timbre Recorder / Flute Ternary Form (ABA) Organ Rondo / Ritornello (ABACAD) etc, Mixed Choir

  4. Key Features Kyrie Gloria Sanctus Etc, Cadences 4 bar phrases Modulation (change Key) Lyrical (singable) tunes Fugue Perfect V-I Imperfect I-V, ii-V, IV-V Plagal IV-I Interrupted V-vi Requiem Mass Minuet & Trio 3 Oratorio Mass Aria Recitative Chorus Allegro 1 Andante 2 Vivace 4 Sung in any language Opera Sung in Latin Mainly Homophonic with some Polyphony 4 movements Secular Religious Symphony Instrumental Vocal Major Genres Half syllabic / Half melismatic Diatonic Tonality 3 movements Minor Concerto (1soloist and Orchestra) Classical Orchestra String Quartet Sonata Form Violin 1 & 2 Piano Ternary Form (ABA) Viola Structure Timbre Organ Cello Mixed Choir Exposition (A) Rondo (ABACAD) etc, Development (B) Recapitulation (A) Variations (A1 A2 A3) etc

  5. Key Features Kyrie Gloria Sanctus Etc, Some Cadences Through composed Modulation (change Key) Motifs (short tunes) Perfect V-I Imperfect I-V, ii-V, IV-V Plagal IV-I Interrupted V-vi Requiem Mass Oratorio Mass 4 movements in 1 Voice Piano Aria Recitative Chorus Sung in any language Lieder German songs Opera Sung in Latin Symphonic Poem Secular Religious Music that tells a story or paints a picture Mainly Polyphony Minor Instrumental Vocal Diatonic Major Programme Music Genres Half syllabic / Half melismatic Whole tone scales Tonality 3 movements Chromaticism Concerto (1soloist and Orchestra) Romantic Very Large Orchestra String Quartet Violin 1 & 2 Piano Viola Structure Timbre Organ Variations (A1 A2 A3) etc Cello Mixed Choir Harp, large percussion section

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