Music consists of several note values that create the rhythm of a musical composition. Learning how to recognize and perform these note values is a crucial part of any composers training. The quarter note can be considered the basis for all other note values and typically receives one beat. The half note holds for two beats while the whole note holds for four beats. The eighth note holds for half a beat and the sixteenth notes hold for one-quarter beat.
Music has evolved through the centuries and undergone drastic changes. One of the most significant transitions was from the Baroque to the Classical period of music. In this paragraph, I will compare and contrast some of the main features of these two styles, such as ensembles, instrumentation, and counterpoint study. The Baroque and Classical periods of music have many similarities. While the style of music changed drastically, certain key elements remained the same between the two styles. Composers in the Classical period sought to simplify music and create clearly audible musical lines. In contrast, composers from the Baroque period were interested in creating complex and highly ornamented musical lines. The Baroque period occurs from approximately 1600 to 1750, and the Classical period extends from 1750 to 1820. Ensembles Ensembles are groups of musicians that perform together. Both the Baroque and the Classical period had similar types of ensembles, such as operas, orchestras, str...
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