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The approximate dates of the Classical era in music are?
The approximate dates of the Classical era in music are?
By the end of the Classical era, the musical capital was in which city?
By the end of the Classical era, the musical capital was in which city?
Artists and musicians of the Enlightenment stressed?
Artists and musicians of the Enlightenment stressed?
Which significant historical event(s) took place during the Classic Period?
Which significant historical event(s) took place during the Classic Period?
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Which of the following is NOT associated with the Classical era?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the Classical era?
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The arts were considered to be a necessary adornment of aristocratic life.
The arts were considered to be a necessary adornment of aristocratic life.
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Which is a true statement regarding the musician's place within the patronage system during the Classical era?
Which is a true statement regarding the musician's place within the patronage system during the Classical era?
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Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the patronage system for the Classical-era musician?
Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the patronage system for the Classical-era musician?
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What musical occupation was NOT available to women in the Classical era?
What musical occupation was NOT available to women in the Classical era?
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Which of the following best describes absolute music?
Which of the following best describes absolute music?
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Polyphony is to the Baroque era as ____________ is to the Classical era.
Polyphony is to the Baroque era as ____________ is to the Classical era.
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Classical melodies are considered to be?
Classical melodies are considered to be?
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Which describes the element of rhythm in the Classical style?
Which describes the element of rhythm in the Classical style?
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The Classic style emphasized?
The Classic style emphasized?
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Dynamics in the Classical style?
Dynamics in the Classical style?
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Which composer was NOT considered part of the Viennese School?
Which composer was NOT considered part of the Viennese School?
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W.A. Mozart was born in?
W.A. Mozart was born in?
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Which is an accurate statement?
Which is an accurate statement?
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Which is a true statement about Mozart's career?
Which is a true statement about Mozart's career?
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As a young composer in Vienna, Mozart tried to make a living by?
As a young composer in Vienna, Mozart tried to make a living by?
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The multimovement cycle of the Classical composers can be found in their?
The multimovement cycle of the Classical composers can be found in their?
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The literal translation of Eine kleine Nachtmusik is?
The literal translation of Eine kleine Nachtmusik is?
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The middle section of minuet-and-trio form is called a 'trio' because?
The middle section of minuet-and-trio form is called a 'trio' because?
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Which of the following does not apply to minuet-and-trio form?
Which of the following does not apply to minuet-and-trio form?
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Minuet-and-trio form found its origins in Baroque court dance.
Minuet-and-trio form found its origins in Baroque court dance.
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Which of the following statements regarding form is true?
Which of the following statements regarding form is true?
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The longest and most dramatic in the multimovement cycle was generally the?
The longest and most dramatic in the multimovement cycle was generally the?
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Which of the following does not apply to sonata-allegro form?
Which of the following does not apply to sonata-allegro form?
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Which statement does NOT apply to the last section of sonata-allegro form?
Which statement does NOT apply to the last section of sonata-allegro form?
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Music with no literary basis is referred to as?
Music with no literary basis is referred to as?
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Which composer played a central role in the development of the string quartet?
Which composer played a central role in the development of the string quartet?
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The multimovement cycle of the Classical composers can be found in their?
The multimovement cycle of the Classical composers can be found in their?
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Which family of enormously wealthy Hungarian princes famous for their patronage of the arts did Haydn work for?
Which family of enormously wealthy Hungarian princes famous for their patronage of the arts did Haydn work for?
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In rondo form, the refrain theme is interspersed with contrasting?
In rondo form, the refrain theme is interspersed with contrasting?
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The fourth movement of Haydn's String Quartet, Op. 33, No. 2 is composed in what form?
The fourth movement of Haydn's String Quartet, Op. 33, No. 2 is composed in what form?
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Haydn's String Quartet, Op. 33, No. 2 is nicknamed 'Joke' because?
Haydn's String Quartet, Op. 33, No. 2 is nicknamed 'Joke' because?
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Which describes the character of a last movement rondo?
Which describes the character of a last movement rondo?
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Which does not apply to rondo form?
Which does not apply to rondo form?
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Which of the following innovations is NOT found in Haydn's Joke Quartet?
Which of the following innovations is NOT found in Haydn's Joke Quartet?
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Which outlines rondo form?
Which outlines rondo form?
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Which type of chamber music is considered a conversation without words?
Which type of chamber music is considered a conversation without words?
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From which older genre did the symphony develop?
From which older genre did the symphony develop?
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A symphony?
A symphony?
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The Classical-era orchestra was typically composed of?
The Classical-era orchestra was typically composed of?
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In the Classical orchestra, the woodwinds?
In the Classical orchestra, the woodwinds?
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Which best describes the number of movements in a Classic symphony?
Which best describes the number of movements in a Classic symphony?
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In the Classical orchestra, which instrument was primarily responsible for supplying rhythmic energy?
In the Classical orchestra, which instrument was primarily responsible for supplying rhythmic energy?
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The heart of the Classical orchestra was the ______ section.
The heart of the Classical orchestra was the ______ section.
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Which of the following composers wrote 104 symphonies?
Which of the following composers wrote 104 symphonies?
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Haydn's masterworks in the symphonic genre are his last set of twelve, known as the?
Haydn's masterworks in the symphonic genre are his last set of twelve, known as the?
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Who is referred to as the 'father of the symphony'?
Who is referred to as the 'father of the symphony'?
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Typical forms for the second movement of a symphony included?
Typical forms for the second movement of a symphony included?
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In a Classical symphony, which of the four movements is typically the slow movement?
In a Classical symphony, which of the four movements is typically the slow movement?
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Which of the following statements regarding symphonies is NOT true?
Which of the following statements regarding symphonies is NOT true?
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Beethoven was born in ______________.
Beethoven was born in ______________.
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For most Viennese musicians of Beethoven's time, the best way to earn a living was to?
For most Viennese musicians of Beethoven's time, the best way to earn a living was to?
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Beethoven was one of the first composers to earn an independent living as a musician without relying on the assistance of a royal court or wealthy patron.
Beethoven was one of the first composers to earn an independent living as a musician without relying on the assistance of a royal court or wealthy patron.
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On arriving in Vienna at the age of twenty-two, Beethoven began studying composition with Mozart.
On arriving in Vienna at the age of twenty-two, Beethoven began studying composition with Mozart.
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Beethoven was a formidable ________.
Beethoven was a formidable ________.
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Beethoven supported himself through?
Beethoven supported himself through?
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Which composer was most profoundly affected by the French Revolution?
Which composer was most profoundly affected by the French Revolution?
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From what physical ailment did Beethoven suffer?
From what physical ailment did Beethoven suffer?
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The Heiligenstadt Testament is?
The Heiligenstadt Testament is?
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How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
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Prior to Beethoven's time, the symphony was?
Prior to Beethoven's time, the symphony was?
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Beethoven's early symphonies?
Beethoven's early symphonies?
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Each of the individual pieces that together make up the Fifth Symphony are known as ___________.
Each of the individual pieces that together make up the Fifth Symphony are known as ___________.
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Beethoven's ninth symphony is unique because?
Beethoven's ninth symphony is unique because?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
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In his ___________, Beethoven wrote of his sadness and frustration at his encroaching deafness.
In his ___________, Beethoven wrote of his sadness and frustration at his encroaching deafness.
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Study Notes
Classical Era Overview
- The Classical era in music approximately spans from 1750 to 1825.
- Vienna became the musical capital by the end of the Classical era, with composers and musicians flocking to the city.
Enlightenment Influence
- Artists emphasized order, reason, clarity, regularity, and "natural simplicity" during the Enlightenment, advocating for a balance in artistic expression.
Historical Context
- Significant events during this period included the American and French Revolutions, which influenced cultural and artistic expressions.
Classical Era Characteristics
- Advocacy for the middle class emerged, contrasting with the prior focus on aristocratic patrons.
- The arts were viewed as essential to aristocratic life, highlighting their importance in social status.
Patronage System
- Musicians often ranked low in the social hierarchy, akin to servants, with limited freedom regarding their compositions.
- Economic security and public demand for new works were advantages of the patronage system, although access to concert halls was not guaranteed.
Gender and Music
- Opportunities for women in music were limited; orchestral conducting was not an available profession for them.
Musical Forms and Concepts
- Absolute music refers to instrumental music without a narrative or text.
- The Classical era is characterized by homophony, contrasting with the polyphony of the Baroque era.
- Melodies were generally elegant and lyrical, often with symmetrical phrases.
Role of Rhythm and Dynamics
- Rhythm featured steady tempos and close relationships with melody and harmony, emphasizing contrasts of mood.
- Dynamics in Classical music included a variety of crescendos and decrescendos.
Key Composers and Their Contributions
- The Viennese School included Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, with Haydn notably developing the string quartet.
- Mozart, born in Salzburg, is celebrated for his significant contributions and mastery in works intended for the Viennese public.
Sonata-Allegro Form
- Sonata-allegro form, a central structure in Classical compositions, consists of exposition, development, and recapitulation.
- Symphonies traditionally included four movements, often arranged in a fast-slow-fast structure.
Rondo and Minuet-Trio Forms
- Rondo form features a recurring refrain interspersed with episodes, while minuet-and-trio form evolved from Baroque dance, exhibiting a ternary structure (A-B-A).
Beethoven's Impact
- Beethoven transformed the symphonic genre, writing nine symphonies and moving towards a more independent musician role.
- His late compositions included unique structures, such as incorporating soloists and chorus in the Ninth Symphony.
Challenges and Innovations
- Beethoven dealt with deafness, which profoundly affected his later compositions and creative process.
- He wrote the Heiligenstadt Testament, expressing his despair over his hearing loss.
Conclusion
- Through the Classical period, music evolved dramatically with changes in social structures, forms, and functions, setting the stage for future musical movements.
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Explore the rich history of the Classical era in music, spanning from 1750 to 1825. Learn about the influence of the Enlightenment, significant historical events, and the evolution of patronage in the artistic community of the time. This quiz delves into how these factors shaped the music and cultural landscape of the era.
