GCSE Music EDUQAS Appendix C - Musical Styles

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What is the Western Classical Tradition?

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Art music composed between 1600 and 1910, typically European

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What is a key feature of Baroque music?

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Use of harpsichord and ornate musical detail

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Classical music (1750–1820) is best known for:

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Balanced phrases and clear structures

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What defines Romantic music?

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Emotion, wide dynamics, and expressive melodies

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Chamber music

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Music for a small group, often one player per part

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Jazz music is best known for:

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Improvisation and swing rhythms

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What is a defining feature of Blues music?

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12-bar structure and expressive lyrics

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Musical Theatre combines:

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Dialogue, acting, and songs

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Film Music is written to:

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Accompany moving images and enhance emotion

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What is Rock music known for?

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Use of electric guitar and a strong backbeat