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Renaissance music is known for its
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dissonant harmonies.
quiet dynamics.
complex polyphonic textures.
accents.
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dissonant harmonies.
quiet dynamics.
complex polyphonic textures.
accents.
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Music from the Baroque period features _____________ for the first time.
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functional tonality
brass instruments
polyphonic textures
accents
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functional tonality
brass instruments
polyphonic textures
accents
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Most of Bach's fugues have how many independent voices?
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1 or 2
3 or 4
7 or 8
14 or 15
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1 or 2
3 or 4
7 or 8
14 or 15
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A section with a series of fragmented fugal subjects is called a
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countersubject.
introduction.
counterpoint.
episode.
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countersubject.
introduction.
counterpoint.
episode.
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When does the answer occur in a fugue?
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before the subject is stated
after the subject is first stated
at the end of the fugue
after an episode
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before the subject is stated
after the subject is first stated
at the end of the fugue
after an episode
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Renaissance music is known for its **complex polyphonic textures**. This period saw the development of intricate vocal and instrumental compositions that feature multiple independent melodies weaving together.
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Music from the Baroque period features **functional tonality** for the first time. This marked a significant shift in Western music, where chords and keys provided a framework that guided composition and harmonic progression.
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Most of Bach's fugues have **3 or 4** independent voices. Fugues often feature three or four distinct melodic lines that interact with each other, showcasing the complexity and intricacy characteristic of Bach's contrapuntal style.
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A section with a series of fragmented fugal subjects is called an **episode**. In a fugue, episodes are sections where the main themes (subjects) are not presented in their entirety but rather explored through variations and fragmentations.
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The answer occurs in a fugue **after the subject is first stated**. The answer is typically the second statement of the subject, usually presented in a different voice and often transposed to a different pitch level.