What are the characteristics of Western music?

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1.Fewer lyrical melodies than other periods. 2.Dissonant Harmonies 3.Complex rhythms 4.Percussiveness 5.Greater use of percussion,brass,and woodwind. 6.Uses synthetic and electronic sounds
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Some common characteristics, which are not always present and are not only specific to this period, include: Fewer lyrical melodies than other periods. Dissonant Harmonies. Complex rhythms. Percussiveness. Greater use of percussion,brass,and woodwind. Uses synthetic and electronic sounds.
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Some common characteristics, which are not always present and are not only specific to this period, include: Fewer lyrical melodies than other periods. Dissonant Harmonies. Complex rhythms. Percussiveness. Greater use of percussion,brass,and woodwind. Uses synthetic and electronic sounds. read less
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