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MUSI 1306 - Appreciating Music

Use the web player below to listen live as we guess the time period of the music we hear!

Some Hints!!

  • Baroque music is defined by complex, unending melodies and an emphasis on polyphony - multiple melodies at once. Harmony is secondary. (PRO TIP: if you hear a harpsichord, it’s definitely Baroque!)

  • Classical music is defined by a clear, straight-forward sound. Homophony (melody and accompaniment/harmony) is the main texture, and music is characterized by a very strict form with distinct, often shorter, melody.

  • Romantic music is all about expression! Expect drastic changes in dynamics (volume) as well as heavy texture and chromatic harmonies. If it sounds extremely emotional and has sudden changes in mood or style it’s probably Romantic.