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Qualities of Classical Music with Negative Appeal in Middays
The following qualities were identified by project partner stations from listening to Negative Appeal samples tested in the
PRPD Classical Music Testing Project. The more of these characteristics in a piece, the more likely it will be appealing
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Dissonant (non-traditional harmonies)
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Unstructured
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Extreme dynamic range
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Frantic or aggressive
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Not in the classical ‘mold’
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Lack of forward motion
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‘Schmaltzy Pops’
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Extremely quiet or sparse
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Lack of melody
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Dark
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Demanding
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Anxiety inducing
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Dense / shouting
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Overwrought (bulging veins)
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Hypervirtuosity without melody