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The essence of a classical concerto is the?
interplay between a soloist and the orchestra.
Symphony may be defined as?
Which of the following characteristics is not typical of the music of the classical period?
The three main sections of a sonata-form movement are often followed by a concluding section known as the?
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Short musical ideas or fragments of themes that are developed within a composition are called?
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Which of the following statements is not true?
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The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of?
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A brilliant solo section in a concerto designed to display the performer's virtuosity is called?
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Haydn was a prolific composer, as demonstrated in part by his 68 string quartets and 104?
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Beethoven is often credited as being?
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A concerto is a large-scale work in several movements for?
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Political and economic power shifted to the middle class from the aristocracy and the?
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Classical chamber music is designed?
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We have a record of Beethoven's struggle with his musical material because he?
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Along with his symphonies, Haydn's ___________ are considered his most important works.
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The first movement of a classical symphony is almost always fast, and in _____ form.
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Joseph Haydn was content to spend most of his life?
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The Third Symphony of Beethoven was originally composed to commemorate the deeds of _________ as the embodiment of heroism and democratic ideals.
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Which of the following is not true of the symphony?
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The first movement of a classical concerto?
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The classical string quartet is a musical composition for?
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A symphony is a?
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Sonata form is used frequently as the form for the ________ movement of a multimovement work.
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In the exposition of a sonata-form movement?
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Which of the following statements is not true?
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A classical concerto greatly relies on a soloist's?
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At the end of a classical exposition there usually is a?
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Sonata form consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and?
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Haydn was fortunate in having a long and fruitful, as well as financially stable, relationship with the noble Hungarian family of?
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A classical concerto is a three-movement work for?
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Classicism, as a stylistic period in Western music, roughly encompassed the years?
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Which of the following is not part of a sonata form movement?
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In the recapitulation of a sonata-form movement?
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The string quartet?
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Which of the following composers is not considered a master of the classical period?
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Study Notes
Classical Concerto
- Defined by the interaction between a soloist and an orchestra.
- Features a brilliant solo section, called a cadenza, showcasing the performer's virtuosity.
Symphony
- Typically lasts between 20 and 45 minutes, consists of four movements.
- Exploits the classical orchestra's range of tone color and dynamics.
Characteristics of Classical Music
- Contains a variety of rhythmic patterns and fluctuates in mood.
- Melodies are tuneful and memorable; however, not primarily polyphonic.
Sonata Form
- Main sections include exposition, development, and recapitulation, often concluding with a coda.
- Exposition introduces themes, while the second theme is presented in a new key.
Motives
- Short musical ideas or fragments that are developed throughout a composition.
Mozart
- Composed masterpieces across all musical forms, but faced financial struggles in his later years despite acclaim.
Classical Orchestra
- Typically includes strings, woodwinds, horns, trumpets, and timpani.
Haydn
- Prolific composer known for 68 string quartets and 104 symphonies.
- Had a supportive relationship with the Esterházy family, aiding his stability and productivity.
Beethoven
- Recognized as the bridge between the classical and romantic periods.
- His Third Symphony originally honored Napoleon, symbolizing heroism and democratic ideals.
Chamber Music
- Designed for intimate settings, typically for small ensembles, and emphasizes the virtuosity of players.
Classical String Quartet
- Comprises two violins, a viola, and a cello, and is a significant form in classical chamber music.
Classical Period
- Stretching roughly from 1750 to 1820, this period is characterized by specific musical styles and forms.
Statements on Symphony
- A symphony is not a solo instrument composition but a sonata for orchestra.
Recapitulation in Sonata Form
- The recapitulation brings back the closing theme in the tonic key, providing resolution to the composition.
Key Misconceptions
- There is no Rondo part in sonata form; it consists strictly of exposition, development, and recapitulation.
Notable Composers
- Masters of the classical period include Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
- Johann Christian Bach is not considered a master of this period.
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