Year 10 AW3

What is a typical characteristic of melody in the Baroque Period?

• Fragmented melodies

• Use of sequences

• Maybe disjunct

• Use of ostinatos

Which instrument commonly doubles the bass line in Baroque Period music?

• Harpsichord

• Cello

• Solo instruments

• Four part choir (SATB)

What type of harmony is typically found in Baroque Period music?

• Some Dissonance

• Functional harmony

• Unexpected shifts of harmony

• May have some clear cadences

What rhythmic characteristic is associated with Twentieth Century Music (Western Classical since 1910)?

• Melody and accompaniment

• Could be polyphonic if busy

• May have irregular rhythms

• Could be homophonic of choral

What type of percussion instruments are commonly used in contemporary Latin music?

• Drum kits

• Latin percussion instruments like Conga, Maracas, and Clave

• Synthesizers

• Electric guitars

Which of the following is a characteristic of rock music from the 1960's and 70's?

• Use of drum fills

• Dance rhythm cha cha

• Vocal sound effects

• Latin percussion instruments

What is a common characteristic of the metre in rock music from the 1960's and 70's?

• 4/4 time

• 2/4 time

• 3/4 time

• Syncopation

In contemporary Latin music, what is often used to create a memorable aspect of the song?

• Long, complex phrases

• Repetitive phrases

• Power chords

• Drum solos

What is a common feature of the melody and accompaniment in rock music from the 1960's and 70's?

• Homophony in backing vocals

• Call and response

• Ostinato/riff

• Vocal harmonies

Key term for when the music sounds pleasant and fits the key