MUS 1301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Rondo, Soft Pedal, Slavonic Dances
17 Sep 2016
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Self-expression, human imagination and the wonders of nature. Nature: the darker side of human nature (fascination with the supernatural and the occult) New musical expression marks that came into existence (ffffffff or pppppp) The musician becomes an artist, music becomes art. Serious tone in the concert hall, rebellion and evolution from classical ideals and music. In the concert hall, serious tone and respectful silence, formal dress expected. Reverence for the artist and the work of art. Canon of classical music: works that stand the test of time, never stop being performed in concert. Melody is broad and sweeping, lyrical and expressive with longer irregular shaped phrases, rhythmically flexible. Harmony is colourful, contributes to emotional intensity, temporary dissonance, rich sounds, unexpected harmonic shifts (unsteady) Tempo: rubato (robbed), exaggerates rhythmic flow, gives performers more freedom (heard especially in the music of frederic chopin)
