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The classical style in music flourished during the period
The classical style in music flourished during the period
- 1730-1770
- 1820-1900
- 1750-1820 (correct)
- 1600-1750
Which of the following composers is not considered a master of the classical period?
Which of the following composers is not considered a master of the classical period?
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Johann Christian Bach (correct)
- Wolfgang A. Mozart
- Joseph Haydn
Which of the following statements is not true of the music of the classical period?
Which of the following statements is not true of the music of the classical period?
- The basso continuo was the nucleus of the instrumental ensemble. (correct)
- Classical melodies are among the most tuneful and easy to remember.
- Classical composers stressed balance and clarity of structure.
- The standard orchestra comprised of four sections evolved during the classical period.
The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of
The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of
Which of the following instruments were not normally included in the classical orchestra?
Which of the following instruments were not normally included in the classical orchestra?
Social mobility during the classical period was
Social mobility during the classical period was
Political and economic power shifted from the church and the aristocracy to the
Political and economic power shifted from the church and the aristocracy to the
In the classical period, serious composition was flavored by
In the classical period, serious composition was flavored by
The prospering middle class in the classical period sought aristocratic luxuries such as
The prospering middle class in the classical period sought aristocratic luxuries such as
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by
Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by
In the classical period, comic operas sometimes
In the classical period, comic operas sometimes
A symphony is a
A symphony is a
Short musical ideas or fragments of themes that are developed within a composition are called
Short musical ideas or fragments of themes that are developed within a composition are called
Each successive variation in a theme with variations
Each successive variation in a theme with variations
Theme-and-variations form may be schematically outlined as
Theme-and-variations form may be schematically outlined as
Which of the following elements is usually not changed in varying the theme in theme and variations form?
Which of the following elements is usually not changed in varying the theme in theme and variations form?
The minuet and trio movement of a classical symphony, string quartet, or other work, is in ____ form.
The minuet and trio movement of a classical symphony, string quartet, or other work, is in ____ form.
Which of the following is not true of the minuet?
Which of the following is not true of the minuet?
A common rondo pattern is
A common rondo pattern is
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Symphony may be defined as a(n)
Symphony may be defined as a(n)
Which of the following is not true of the symphony?
Which of the following is not true of the symphony?
A symphony is unified partly by the use of the same
A symphony is unified partly by the use of the same
A concerto is a large-scale work in several movements for
A concerto is a large-scale work in several movements for
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
The favored solo instrument in the classical concerto was the
The favored solo instrument in the classical concerto was the
An unaccompanied showpiece for the concerto's soloist is known as a
An unaccompanied showpiece for the concerto's soloist is known as a
Classical chamber music is designed
Classical chamber music is designed
The most important form of classical chamber music is the
The most important form of classical chamber music is the
A major factor that distinguishes chamber music from the symphony or concerto is that chamber music
A major factor that distinguishes chamber music from the symphony or concerto is that chamber music
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Joseph Haydn was content to spend most of his life
Joseph Haydn was content to spend most of his life
Haydn was fortunate in having a long and fruitful, as well as financially stable relationship with the noble Hungarian family of
Haydn was fortunate in having a long and fruitful, as well as financially stable relationship with the noble Hungarian family of
Haydn was a prolific composer, as demonstrated in part by his 68 string quartets and 104
Haydn was a prolific composer, as demonstrated in part by his 68 string quartets and 104
Along with his symphonies, Haydn's ______ are considered his most important works.
Along with his symphonies, Haydn's ______ are considered his most important works.
Mozart was born in
Mozart was born in
By the age of six, Mozart could
By the age of six, Mozart could
Which of the following statements is not true?
Which of the following statements is not true?
Mozart composed his Requiem
Mozart composed his Requiem
The standard catalog of the compositions of Mozart was made by
The standard catalog of the compositions of Mozart was made by
In composing music, Mozart
In composing music, Mozart
Beethoven
Beethoven
We have a record of Beethoven's struggle with his musical material because of his habit of
We have a record of Beethoven's struggle with his musical material because of his habit of
Beethoven's late works, composed after he was totally deaf, include
Beethoven's late works, composed after he was totally deaf, include
Beethoven, in comparison with earlier composers, was far more extensive and explicit in marking
Beethoven, in comparison with earlier composers, was far more extensive and explicit in marking
Flashcards
Classical Era Music Period
Classical Era Music Period
The period in music history from roughly 1750-1820.
Classical Period Composers
Classical Period Composers
Important composers of the Classical period include Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven.
Classical Music Characteristics
Classical Music Characteristics
Classical music features clear structure, balanced melodies, and a focus on clarity.
Classical Orchestra Instruments
Classical Orchestra Instruments
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Classical Orchestra Instruments - Excluded
Classical Orchestra Instruments - Excluded
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Classical Period Social Shift
Classical Period Social Shift
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Classical Period Influences
Classical Period Influences
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Classical Period Middle Class
Classical Period Middle Class
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Classical Period Comic Opera
Classical Period Comic Opera
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Symphony Definition
Symphony Definition
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Motive (Music)
Motive (Music)
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Theme and Variations
Theme and Variations
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Minuet and Trio
Minuet and Trio
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Rondo Form
Rondo Form
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Sonata-Rondo Form
Sonata-Rondo Form
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Classical Period Orchestra
Classical Period Orchestra
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Typical Classical Orchestra
Typical Classical Orchestra
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Classical Period Music Exam Question 1
Classical Period Music Exam Question 1
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Classical Music Question 2
Classical Music Question 2
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Study Notes
Classical Era Music
- Classical Era Time Period: 1750-1820
- Classical Music Characteristics: Tuneful, easily remembered melodies; balance and clarity of structure; standard orchestra with four sections (strings, woodwinds, horns, trumpets, and timpani).
Classical Composers
- Masters of the Classical Period: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, not Johann Christian Bach
- Composers' Works: Famous for symphonies, string quartets, and other instrumental music.
Classical Orchestra
- Typical Classical Orchestra: Strings, pairs of woodwinds, horns, trumpets, and timpani.
- Instruments NOT normally included: Saxophones, trombones, etc.
- Orchestra Evolution: The standard orchestra with four sections developed during this period.
Classical Social Mobility
- Social Mobility: Increased mobility for the middle class; promoted by the rise of the middle class.
- Political and Economic Power Shift: From church and aristocracy to middle class.
Classical Music Forms
- Symphony: A large-scale work for orchestra, usually in four movements.
- Concerto: A work for a solo instrument and orchestra.
- String Quartet: A chamber music ensemble for two violins, viola, and cello.
- Sonata: A work for solo instrument, or an instrument with keyboard accompaniment.
- Rondo: A musical form with a recurring main theme alternating with other themes.
- Theme & Variations: A musical form where a theme is presented and repeated in various forms.
- Minuet & Trio: A movement of a symphony, string quartet, etc. which follows an ABA pattern.
Classical Music Characteristics Continued
- Classical Music Flavors: Folk and popular music influenced serious composition in the period; heroic and mythological plots; elaborate improvisational melodies.
- Middle Class Tastes: Composers considered middle class tastes, frequently employing folk and popular music in serious compositions, and occasionally ridiculed the aristocracy in comic operas.
- Comic Operas: Common in the classical period; included middle-class subjects, folk tunes, and often satirized the aristocracy.
- Public Concerts: Townspeople held public concerts where they could hear the latest symphonies and concertos.
Classical Composers' Works (Further Details)
- Haydn: Wrote numerous string quartets and symphonies for the Esterhazy family.
- Mozart: Composed various well-known symphonies, operas (e.g., The Marriage of Figaro), concertos, string quartets, etc.
- Beethoven: Famous for his late works, after he became totally deaf. Examples are late string quartets, the Ninth Symphony; explored new musical avenues.
Classical Music Techniques
- Musical Improvisation: A key aspect of the classical period, especially in concertos, where soloists improvised on cadenzas (unaccompanied passages) during performances.
- Beethoven's Marking: Explicit marking of expressive indications (e.g. tempo and dynamics) and extensive dynamics were common.
- Musical Forms: The usage of musical forms (e.g., sonata form, minuet and trio, theme and variations) became common.
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