Styles

• Plainchant


  Religious singing with the following characteristics - Acapella, Latin, No time signature and mellismatic.
• Oratorio


  A large vocal work that is sung in English and tells stories from the bible.
• Mass


  Sung in Latin, has 5 sections, acapella, polyphonic.
• Recitative


  Sung speech, links bits of the bible together.
• Sonata


  A work for piano or a solo instrument with piano accompaniment.
• Chamber Music


  Music written for small groups of instruments. It includes any music that is performed by a small number of performers with one performer to a part. The word 'chamber' signifies that the music can be performed in a small room.
• String Quartet


  This is comprised of two violins, a viola and a cello.
• Lied


  A German song for the Romantic Period for voice and piano in which both parts are important.
• Impressionist


  Music creates an impression of a sea, storm etc.
• Musique Concrete


  A montage of taped and edited live sounds e.g. a creaking door. Various electronic effects could also be applied.
• Jazz Funk


  Characterized by a strong back beat (groove), electrified sounds and synthesizers. Fretless electric bass is common amongst jazz funk players.
• Soul Music


  A style of Afro-American popular music including elements of blues and gospel and conveying strong emotions.
• Lied


  German love song with piano.