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Chromaticism
In music, the use of all 12 tones, especially for heightened expressivity. A standard key or mode principally employs 7 tones, leaving 5 tones for discretionary use. Use of all 12 tones in a given piece increased in the 18th and 19th centuries. Strictly controlled chromaticism, as in the ornamentation of Frédéric Chopin, did not threaten the perception of tonality. However, from the mid-19th century on, complaints were heard with ever greater frequency that it was difficult to perceive what a given piece's tonal centre was, the chromaticism in the works of Richard Wagner being the most notorious. The virtual breakdown in tonality in the works of advanced composers led to the free atonality of Arnold Schoenberg and his followers in the early 20th century.
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Which stylistic period was chromaticism used the most?
Baroque
How chromaticism is important in romantic music?
Chromaticism is defined as the use of raised or lower notes instead of the normal degrees of the scale. It often serves to heighten the emotional tension of music. Importance of use of chromaticism is also realized because it creates a richness in color that is an essential aspect of the romantic sensibility.
Using notes outside of a given key to produce heightened color is referred to as?
Chromaticism is using notes outside of a given key to produce heightened color.
What Chromaticism refers to?
Chromaticsm is a word the refers to the use, choice of , and display of colors.
Chromaticism refers to?
using notes of the chromatic scale-apex
Using notes outside of a given key to produce heightened color is referred to?
Chromaticism uses notes outside of a given key to produce heightened color.
Using notes outside a given key to produce heightened colored is referred to as?
Chromaticism is using notes outside of a given key to produce heightened color.
What chromatic tones to write melodies or create harmonies is called?
none of the above (apex): plain song, neoclassicism, romanticism
What are the characteristics of an Italian madrigal?
Italian madrigals are typically sung a cappella in multiple parts, usually four to six voices. They are secular vocal compositions that are characterized by expressive and emotive text settings, often featuring word painting. Italian madrigals are known for their varied musical forms, use of chromaticism, and intricate contrapuntal textures.
What has the author Karol Berger written?
Karol Berger has written: 'A theory of art' -- subject(s): Poetics, Arts, Philosophy, Aesthetics 'Theories of chromatic and enharmonic music in late sixteenth century Italy' -- subject(s): Music theory, History, History and criticism, Music, Chromaticism (Music) 'Bach's Cycle, Mozart's Arrow' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation, Music, History and criticism
Was Richard Wagner a glockenspiel composer?
yes he did he write music in the romantic time period. He wrote "here comes the bride" and many more.
What is expanded tonality?
Expanded or extended tonality can be related to composers such as Hindemith and early Schoenberg. It means extension of the common practice tonality. It results in highly chromatic music, where remotely related regions / harmonies are introduced, often in rather dense manner, free use of extended chords (9ths, 11ths, 13ths) as well as quartal harmony. Basically, it is all about quite free use of the whole chromatic gamut, while still maintaining a sense of central tone (tonic), though it is often hard to determine if you are in major or minor due to the high degree of chromaticism.
