Classical Music and Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

Classical Period

• Classical music emphasizes formal, elegant, simple, liberated, and dignified ideals, mirroring ancient Greek and Roman literature and art.
• Musical compositions often feature one or two instruments or larger groups like string quartets or orchestras.
• Musical forms include sonata, concerto (solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment), and symphony (for the entire orchestra).
• Texture and harmony are primarily homophonic.
• Alberti Bass, a broken chord accompaniment, was common.

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

• Melodic lines are easily distinguished.
• Emotional changes are conveyed through variations in speed, volume, and number of notes.
• Characteristics include lighter/more dramatic effects, striking melodies, clearer textures, homophonic melodies, frequent mood changes, and an increase in orchestra size and range.
• Harpsichord was replaced by the piano.

Sonata

• Sonata form (or sonata-allegro form) is a common form for the first movement of a sonata.
• Usually has three movements: a fast movement (sonata-allegro), a slow movement (andante or adagio), and a fast movement (rondo or sonata-allegro form).

Concerto

• A composition for a solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment.
• Typically has three movements: fast-slow-fast.

Symphony

• A multi-movement orchestral work.
• Usually four movements: fast-slow-minuet/scherzo-fast.

Vocal Forms

• Recitative - a speech-like style of singing used in opera or oratorio.
• Aria - a lyrical, self-contained song for one voice.
• Chorus - a group of singers performing together in a composition.
• Opera - a dramatic work using music, singing, and acting.

Religious Music

• Christian music is music that has been written to express either personal or communal beliefs.

Artists of the Renaissance

• Donatello (1386-1466 CE), an Italian Renaissance sculptor, created sculptures which were wider and longer on top so they appeared normal when viewed from a distance.
• Michelangelo (1475-1564 CE), Italian sculptor, artist, poet, and architect, created the Pieta and frescoes of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
• Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519 CE), an Italian Renaissance artist, was a true Renaissance man.
• Jan Van Eyck (c. 1390-1441) -Northern Renaissance artist master of oil painting and created religious and secular works.

Drug Scenario

• The most common drugs include Shabu, Marijuana, and Inhalants.
• Poverty and foreign drug syndicates are significant factors in illegal drug trade.

Dance

• Social dance is used for communication, especially between people meeting for a social occasion.
• Types of social dances include Modern Standard and Latin American dances.

Dance Injuries

• Common dance injuries include ankle injuries (Achilles tendonitis), foot injuries (fracture, inversion), and knee injuries (anterior cruciate ligament problems)

Types of Fractures

• Common types of fractures include hairline, oblique, linear, comminuted, and spiral.

Classical Composers

• Franz Schubert (1797-1828), a significant composer of the Classical period, wrote numerous songs, symphonies, and church works.
• Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), was a prominent composer of the Classical era, particularly renowned for his symphonies.
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) -A musical prodigy, he was internationally known and produced some of the most popular concertos, operas, and symphonies of the Classical period.

Famous Musicians

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - A famous composer who bridged the Classical and Romantic eras and produced famous symphonies.
• Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788), a significant figure in his own right who wrote operas, chamber music, and essays on music and keyboard instruments.

Baroque Arts in the Philippines

• Baroque churches in the Philippines blend European and indigenous elements.
• Examples include San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao, and Baclayon Church in Bohol.

Explore the key features of the Classical music period, including its emphasis on elegance, simplicity, and formal structures. Delve into Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, examining its emotional depth, distinctive melodic lines, and the transition from harpsichord to piano. This quiz covers fundamental concepts such as sonata form and orchestral arrangements.