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Begins on page 256 Chapter 29 Impressionism and Post-Romanticism
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What to Listen For in Impressionistic Music Smaller orchestra Subtle tonal colors Chords often moved in parallel motion Added notes to chords
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What to Listen For in Impressionistic Music More subtle and blurred rhythm A weaker tonal center Many works are rather short and programmatic No message; just enjoy
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Debussy: Clair de lune Impression of moonlight A melody gradually descends Notes seldom change at beginning of measure Mainly soft dynamic levels Somewhat contrasting B section Copyright © 2010 by Schirmer Cengage Learning
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Ravel: “Daybreak” from Daphnis and Chloé Composed for ballet “Daybreak” part of a suite from it Rippling notes provide backdrop Sensuous melody Voices sing on neutral syllable Copyright © 2010 by Schirmer Cengage Learning
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Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Example of Post-Romanticism Variations of theme by virtuoso violinist Variation 18 is passionate music based on inversion of theme “Dies irae” quoted Copyright © 2010 by Schirmer Cengage Learning
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Other Post-Romantic Composers Jean Sibelius Gustav Mahler
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Summary What to Listen For in Impressionistic Music Impressionistic music ► Debussy: Clair de lune ► Ravel: “Daybreak” from Daphnis and Chloé Post-Romantic music ► Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Other Post-Romantic composers
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