a group of singers, often including soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices (SATB)

a solo song, most common in the Romantic period, usually with piano accompaniment (plural 'lieder')

a vocal style that sounds semi-spoken, often used for dialogue in opera

where a vocal melody reflects the meaning of the words (e.g. a descending melody on the word ‘falls’)

where multiple notes are sung during one syllable of a word

The voice in Western classical music

Music

An introduction to the Western Classical tradition

The orchestra

Music for small ensembles

Harmony and tonality in Western classical music

This unit introduces pupils to the Western Classical Tradition. It explores chamber, orchestral and vocal ensembles, musical features and key composers from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods, and takes a broad look at tonality and harmony across these periods.

The Western Classical Tradition (1600-1910)

Put these voice types in order from highest to lowest.

Which is a solo song for voice with piano accompaniment from the Romantic period?

Where multiple notes are sung during one syllable of a word.

Where the melody imitates the literal meaning of a word.

Where the melody is almost spoken and stays on the same note.

Which is the word for using multiple notes during one syllable?

Which two are the key song types in opera?

A work for chorus and orchestra with a sacred theme.

A work for chorus and orchestra to be performed in religious services.

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A piece of music for two melodic instruments and basso continuo.

A piece of music for two melodic instruments and piano.

A piece of music for any three instruments.

What is the traditional instrumentation of a piano trio?

Which of these instrumental combinations would be considered a solo? (Choose all that apply)

Which movement of a string quartet would you expect to be slow?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The voice in Western classical music

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.