Types of Music
This period lasted from the early 1800s to the first known decade of the 20th century. Chopin was a well known composer from this period.
The Romantic Period
A form of music in which the melody is sung by one singer and is echoed or responded to by others.
Call and Response
the speed that the music should be played; the speed of music
Tempo
to gradually become quieter/softer
decrescendo
a piece of music written for two performers
duet
A style of popular music that is commonly recognized by rhythmic speaking over repetitive rhythmic accompaniment
Rap
Theme and Variations
very fast
presto
very loud
fortissimo
the words of a song
lyrics
An improvisational style of music (making music up on the spot) that began with African-American spirituals, ragtime, and blues.
Jazz
A musical composition written for orchestra and voices, telling an important and sacred story
Oratorio
gradually getting faster
accelerando
to gradually become louder
crescendo
a musical composition written for three instruments or voices
trio
This period lasted from about 1600 to 1750. Bach is a well known composer from this period.
The Baroque Period
A three of four movement work for an instrument and piano
Sonata
medium soft/quiet
mezzo piano
an ending section
coda
This period lasted from about 1750 to the early 1800s. Mozart was a well known composer from this period.
The Classical Period
A type of song where voices sing the same melody, but enter at different times.
Canon
soft
piano
the sound that results from two or mote tones/notes being played at the same time.
harmony
quartet