Classical Music Forms Flashcards

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What is a Sonata?

A musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms.

What is Sonata-allegro form?

A form used for the first movement of a Sonata that features three main sections: Exposition, Development, Recapitulation.

What are Theme and Variations?

A form in which the theme or tune is followed by a number of varied versions.

What is a Symphony?

A large work for orchestra, generally in three or four movements. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Rondo?

A form where the first section A keeps returning, in between different sections - B, C, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is a String Quartet?

A chamber music ensemble consisting of first and second violins, viola, and cello. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Opera?

A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Concerto?

A composition for orchestra and a soloist. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Opus' or 'Op.' refer to?

A composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually ordered by date of publication. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Movement in classical music?

A piece that is one part of a larger composition; forms like Sonatas and Symphonies usually have four of them. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'K' symbol represent in Mozart's works?

It is an abbreviation for Köchel-Verzeichnis or Köchelverzeichnis, a chronological catalogue of his compositions. Signup and view all the answers

How many sonatas did Beethoven write?

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How many symphonies did Beethoven compose?

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How many symphonies did Mozart write?

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How many sonatas for the piano did Mozart compose?

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How many symphonies did Haydn compose?

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How many sonatas for the piano did Haydn write?

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What is a Requiem?

A funeral mass or service; a musical composition honoring the dead. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Sonatina?

A small sonata consisting of 1-4 movements. Signup and view all the answers

How many sonatinas did Clementi write?

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What is Hoboken in relation to Haydn?

A catalogue of the musical compositions by Joseph Haydn compiled by Anthony van Hoboken. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Franz Joseph Haydn?

The 'father' of symphony pieces during the classical period. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classical Music Forms

Sonata: Composed of 3 or 4 contrasting movements, integral to classical structure.
Sonata-allegro form: Common first movement structure in sonatas featuring Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation.
Theme and Variations: Centered around a primary theme followed by distinct variations.
Symphony: A significant orchestral work typically consisting of three or four movements.
Rondo: Characterized by the recurring A section interspersed with contrasting B, C, etc.
String Quartet: A chamber group made up of two violins, one viola, and one cello.

Dramatic and Solo Works

Opera: A theatrical work combining music, singing, and instrumental performance in one or more acts.
Concerto: A work featuring a soloist accompanied by an orchestra.

Compositional Cataloging

Opus or Op.: Designation for a composer's compositions typically organized chronologically by publication date.
Mozart's Works Catalog: The "K" in Mozart's works signifies Köchel-Verzeichnis, a chronological catalog created by Ludwig von Köchel.

Composer Output

Beethoven: Authored 32 sonatas and 9 symphonies, pivotal figures in classical and romantic music.
Mozart: Composed 41 symphonies and 18 piano sonatas, a prolific and influential composer of the classical era.
Haydn: Wrote 106 symphonies and 51 piano sonatas, recognized as the "father" of the symphony.
Clementi: Created 6 sonatinas, small-scale sonatas that serve as introductory pieces for piano.

Additional Concepts

Movement: A standalone segment within larger works like sonatas and symphonies, typically four in total.
Requiem: A musical composition intended to honor the deceased, often performed in funeral contexts.
Sonatina: A simplified sonata structure, usually comprising 1 to 4 movements.
Hoboken: A catalog documenting Joseph Haydn's compositions, compiled by Anthony van Hoboken.

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