3. Music Genre I
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- Chamber music
- This type of music is designed to be played by a small group of musicians who play either wind or stringed instruments and must be written for at least two musicians, and each musician plays a different part.
- Sectional forms
- The binary and ternary forms go to make up this form.
- Opera
- A drama that is set to music and features both vocal and instrumental music and uses a stage, costumes, and scenery.
- Symphony
- This is usually written in four movements which have specific beginnings and endings. An allegro movement, which is quick and lively, usually opens this performance. The second movement is typically slow, and the third is somewhat faster. The fourth movement is usually the same as the first.
- Instrumental music
- This type of music is produced by an instrument rather than voice.
- A capppella
- The term used to describe when a song is sung without accompaniment.
- Classical music
- This type of music is most often used in the performance of symphonies, ballets, and operas. It is music of a previous time period or stage of development, or to a specific country such as India, Korea, or Greece.
- Anthems and motets
- Religious part songs were referred to by these two different names.
- Part songs
- These songs were written for two or more vocalists.
- Choral music
- This type of music was written for several vocal parts and often employs several instrumental parts as well. It is mostly written for four voices: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.
- Classical rock
- The music of Elvis Presley in the 1950s or the Beatles of the 1960s might be referred to as this type of music.
- Oratorios
- These are dramas presented by soloists, an orchestra, or a chorus in a concert format without the use of costumes,stage, or scenery.
- Orchestral music
- This music is written to e performed before large audiences by orchestras of many instruments.
- Concerto
- This piece is played by an orchestra and has one or more solo instruments. Usually, the solo instrument is a violin or a piano that is accompanied by a full orchestra. They are usually written in three movements.
- Madrigal
- This is a non-religious song in which two or more singers sing different melodies.
- Opus numbers
- Musical composers often identify their work by using these. This is simply a way to catalog compositions.
- Solo music
- This type of music is designed to be played by a single instrument.
- Italy
- The country where opera originated.
- Classical musical forms
- Composers give this to their music by using the basic techniques of repetition and contrast of melodies, rhythms, and harmonies. Composers often vary all three during repetition of earlier material.
- Overture
- An opera or an oratorio begins with a special piece which is a musical piece that introduces an extended work.