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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?
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What is a Rondo?
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What is a String Quartet?
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What is an Opera?
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What is a Concerto?
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What does 'Opus' or 'Op.' refer to?
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What is a Movement in classical music?
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What does the 'K' symbol represent in Mozart's works?
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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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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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