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What characterizes The Rococo Style in music?
Who was the primary composer of the Rococo style?
François Couperin
The Neoclassical Style featured a revival of Greco-Roman influence in the visual arts.
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What instrument is characterized as a plucked-string keyboard instrument?
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The ______ is a specific genre of composition for a symphonic orchestra.
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Which artist is known for the painting 'Madame de Pompadour'?
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What was Denis Diderot's stance on the work of Rococo artists?
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Which of the following composers developed the symphony and string quartet?
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A musical composition which features a single soloist performing with the orchestra is called a ______.
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What are the three parts of the Sonata-Allegro Form?
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Which of the following terms relates to the note or wave frequency of a sound?
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The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard depicts a moment of drama and romance.
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What is described as 'the quality or sound of a voice or instrument'?
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The process of changing and transforming musical material is called ______.
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Study Notes
The Rococo Style
- Characterized by less complex music compared to Bach or Handel.
- Architecture featured natural themes and muted color palettes.
- Visual arts centered on natural beauty, influenced by mythology and the supernatural.
The Neoclassical Style
- Revived Greco-Roman influences in visual arts.
- Emphasized clarity and unity in music.
- Established the symphony orchestra as a significant ensemble.
Harpsichord
- A plucked-string keyboard instrument with two keyboards (manuals).
- Dynamics are fixed, as sound is not influenced by finger pressure.
François Couperin
- Key composer in the Rococo style; principal organist at the Chapelle Royale.
- Appointed by Louis XIV, requiring music suitable for aristocracy.
- Known for works like "The Mysterious Barricades."
Rococo Style in Music
- Musical content became simpler than Baroque styles; intricate counterpoint declined.
Rococo Painting
- Common themes included aristocrats in natural settings, flirtation, and courtship.
- Portraits were often set outdoors rather than in traditional studio environments.
Important Artists
- Notable figures included Jean-Antoine Watteau, François Boucher, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and Élisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun.
Madame de Pompadour Painting
- Portrait by François Boucher, symbolizing design unity and symbolism.
The Swing Painting
- Created by Jean-Honoré Fragonard; depicts an allegorical moment of hedonism and flirtation.
- Features a seamless connection of lines from the dress to the natural surroundings and architecture.
Symphony
- A composition genre for symphonic orchestras, typically with four movements (Fast - Slow - Minuet - Fast).
Concerto
- A musical piece highlighting a single soloist accompanied by the orchestra.
- Usually structured in three movements (Fast - Slow - Fast).
Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun
- First prominent female portrait artist for the French royal family; served as principal portraitist for six years.
Marie-Antoinette Portrait
- Focuses on the intricate details of the dress, with limited engagement with the background.
Queen Marie-Antoinette and her Children Painting
- Portrays Marie-Antoinette in a maternal light, with attention on her surroundings, including an empty bassinet symbolizing loss.
Jean Baptiste Greuze
- A painter known for depicting moral narratives and social commentary.
Denis Diderot
- French philosopher and art critic; critiqued Rococo art as "intellectually trivial and morally degenerate."
New Instruments of the Classical Era
- Emergence of trumpet, French horn, and clarinet; advancements in string instrument bows impacted violin and cello.
Franz Joseph Haydn
- Pioneer of the symphony and string quartet; teacher to notable composers like Mozart and Beethoven.
Period Phrase Structure
- A musical structure characterized by a 4- or 8-measure phrase with antecedent and consequent phrases.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Composed 626 works across genres; performed at the Royal Court in Salzburg, integrating his role in chapel and court duties.
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
- A string orchestra piece by Mozart, showcasing grace and elegance in its middle movement.
Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen
- An aria from "Die Zauberflöte," demonstrating Mozart's theatrical compositional style.
The Sonata-Allegro Form
- Consists of three structural parts: exposition, development, and recapitulation.
Exposition
- Introduces the thematic material to the listener; often repeated in early symphonies.
Development
- Elaborates and transforms musical material; often tumultuous and unresolved.
Recapitulation
- Returns to the thematic ideas presented in the exposition.
Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Transitioned from Classical to a passionate, Romantic style; created over 200 major works, including nine symphonies.
Musical Elements
- Pitch: Relates to the frequency (Hz) of sound.
- Rhythm: Movement of music over time.
- Melody: A sequence of tones forming a musical line.
- Harmony: Combination of two or more pitches, creating sonority.
- Texture: The relationship between parts or lines within music.
- Timbre: The unique quality or tone color of a sound.
- Expressive Qualities: Dynamics and articulation styles in music.
- Form/Structure: Overall arrangement of musical sections and movements.
Jacques Louis David
- Renowned for history paintings; played a significant role in shaping the public image of the French Revolution.
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