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Which of these was NOT a melodic trend from the Baroque period?

A.) a move toward placing the melody in the bass line

B.) a move away from polyphony

C.) a move toward a more prominent melody line

D.) ornamentation

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The answer choice which is not a melodic trend from the Baroque period is; Choice B; a move away from polyphony.

What are the features of Baroque Music?

Baroque music is characterised by a number of melodic trends which include:

  • Long flowing melodic lines often using ornamentation (decorative notes such as trills and turns)
  • Contrast between loud and soft, solo and ensemble
  • A contrapuntal texture where two or more melodic lines are combined
  • Terraced dynamics - sudden changes in the volume level, sometimes creating an echo effect

Hence, the required exemption is; A move away from polyphony.

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