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A 6 page essay that examines three great musical works, and compares, first of all, the overall characteristics of each work and then specifically analyzes them in terms of their differences, similarities and unique elements. The selections chose are Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor from the Baroque period; Beethoven's Fifth Symphony from the Classical; and Chopin's Polonaise in A-Flat from the Romantic. The paper concludes with the writer's personal impressions of Chopin's Polonaise. No bibliography is offered.
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are quite distinct from one another, each with its characteristics. The following discussion of three great musical works, one from each period, compares, first of all, the overall characteristics of
each work and then specifically analyzes them in terms of their differences, similarities and unique elements. The selections chose are Bachs Toccata and Fugue in D minor from the
Baroque period; Beethovens Fifth Symphony from the Classical; and Chopins Polonaise in A-Flat from the Romantic. Section 1: General comparison Bachs Toccata and Fugue in D minor is written
for the organ and is one of the most famous pieces of Baroque music. As is typical of the Baroque style, there is a layered feel, as well as a
feeling of constant motion, of constant development and expansion that transforms the simple opening strains into a fabric of sound that is truly magical. Loud passages contrast against soft, as
Bach builds texture within the performance of this single performance instrument through variations in rhythm and volume. The purpose and intent of Bach in this piece appears to be similar
to that of a contemporary abstract artists, as the music does not conjure emotion or images as much as offers an intricate pattern that collectively elicits from the listener a
sense of awe and wonder at the complex beauty of the music. The classical music of Beethoven blends the varied textures of the orchestra, with strings, woodwinds, brass and
percussion providing a rich texture. In listening to Beethoven Fifth Symphony, similarities as well as differences with Baroque music are quite evident. Like Bach, Beethoven begins with a simple brief
melody, which has a strong rhythm, ta,ta,ta, taaaa, with the last note of the motif prolonged. Then, just as in the Bach work, there are voices that seem to
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