Rhythmic and melodic continutiy

melody and rhythm repeat throughout piece

Strong use of Figured bass and

basso continuo

terraced dynamics

adding or subtracting insturs. to increase or decrease dynamics.

Johann Bach

Baroque Era

musical family

master organist

Baroque Era

German born - English composer

Messiah

Baroque Era

"The four seasons"

Strong adherence to form

including: sonata-allegra, rondo

and

theme and variations

Use of simple rhythms with

rhythmic variety

Simple melodies with major

or minor tonality

Classical Era

child prodigy

tremendous influence on musical world.

Classical Era

lifelong composer to Eszterhazy family

father of the classical symphony

Classical Era

Primarily classical composer

written famous pieces (symphonies 5 & 9)

Larger Works

longer in length and more instruments used

Extreme dynamics

used to reflect emotions and mood

Major/Minor tonality very prevalent along with

much use of chromaticism and

dissonance to create mood and texture.

Romantic Era

Known for their operas

Romantic Era

had a tremendous outpouring of German Lieder

Romantic Era

grand, large scale works

Symphony of 1000

Open tonality

abondoning tonality altogether

many different rhythms

simple and compound

polytonality

Experimentaion with new musical ideas

(jazz, folk)

radio

electronic instrus. and synthesizers

amplification/mics and amplifers

Contemp. 20th Century Era

well known for his movie scores and unsual large scale works.

most controversial work

4'33"

Contemp. 20th Century Era

considered one of the greastest jazz vocalits of all times.

Contemp. 20th Century Era

jazz trumpeter and singer

Contemp. 20th Century Era

well known for his unusual song style