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Chapter 11

Chapter 11. Style and Function of Music in Society. The Functions of Music. Religion Work Entertainment Military What else?. Sacred vs. Secular. Some terms. Definitions. Genre – An opera Form – Consists of many different parts for solo, duets, choruses, etc.

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Chapter 11

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  1. Chapter 11 Style and Function of Music in Society

  2. The Functions of Music • Religion • Work • Entertainment • Military • What else?

  3. Sacred vs. Secular Some terms

  4. Definitions • Genre – An opera • Form – Consists of many different parts for solo, duets, choruses, etc. • Medium – The voice and accompanying instruments in many cases • What if the genre is: • A symphony • A rock concert

  5. Titles of Pieces • How do we describe music? • Beethoven Piano Sonatas • Opus numbers – means “work” – a cataloguing system • How is music passed down? • Written • Oral

  6. Style in Music

  7. Style – a personal expression – these vary greatly from person to person!

  8. Styles throughout History See page 66

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