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What era is folk music?
The term originated in the 19th century, but folk music extends beyond that. Starting in the mid-20th century, a new form of popular folk music evolved from traditional folk music….
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Derivative forms | Popular music Contemporary music |
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What are the main characteristics of folk music?
What are four common characteristics of folk music?
- Acoustic instruments.
- Simple chord progressions such as C-F-G or Am-G.
- Simple time signatures such as 3/4 or 4/4.
- “Sharp” or natural keys such as C, D, E, G or A.
- Simple scales such as pentatonic minor (blues), pentatonic major, major, melodic minor and mixolydian.
What are the elements of folk songs?
characteristics of the Philippine Folk Songs
- Simple structure.
- Its melody (song or tune) is singable.
- It is sung in a relaxed and easy voice.
- It is either in duple or triple meter.
- It consists simple harmony (pleasing combination or arrangement of different things)
What music types are there in Baroque?
Many of the forms identified with Baroque music originated in Italy, including the cantata, concerto, sonata, oratorio, and opera. Although Italy played a vital role in the development of these genres, new concepts of what it meant to be a nation increased the imperative of a “national style.”
What was the Baroque ideal in music?
The Baroque sound ideal is a florid treble over a solid bass with inconsequential interior filler. Most Baroque music has a “horizontal” conception: the emphasis is on the voices moving across time, not on a series of harmonies (a “vertical” conception).
What are the most famous Baroque compositions?
Famous pieces from the baroque period Bach – Cello Suites. Bach’s Six Solo Cello Suites for for unaccompanied cello are some of the most emotionally classical music works in the Baroque repertoire. Vivaldi – Four Seasons. The Four Seasons, composed in 1723, is one of Baroque legend Antonio Vivaldi’s (1678-1741) most famous works for violin. Canon in D major – Johann Pachelbel. The canon was originally scored for three violins and basso continuo.
What do baroque melodies give the impression of?
Often are elaborated and ornamental. They give the impression of dynamic expansion. A characteristic often found in baroque melodies is a short opening phrase followed by a longer phrase with an unbroken flow of rapid notes.