Which of the following are characteristics of classical music?A) Constant polyphonyB) Balance and symmetryC) Perfection of a four-movement formal structureD) Strong use of major-minor tonality
What will be an ideal response?
B, C, D
Recall that the style of the classical era was the result of a reaction to the instrumental polyphony of the late baroque period. The new "classical" style was essentially homophonic rather than polyphonic. Further, classical music tends to be structured in clear sections with clear divisions, even occasional pauses. Composers continued to use the major-minor tonal system.
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