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What is a Mass in classical music?
What is a Mass in classical music?
- A type of symphony
- A sacred setting of Roman Catholic Mass to music (correct)
- A secular work for orchestra
- A piece for solo piano
What is an Opera?
What is an Opera?
A musical theater work similar to Baroque opera, with longer arias merged to sonata form.
What characterizes a Classical Sonata?
What characterizes a Classical Sonata?
A work of several movements for piano or a solo instrument accompanied by piano.
What is the structure of a Symphony?
What is the structure of a Symphony?
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What defines a Concerto?
What defines a Concerto?
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What is a String Quartet?
What is a String Quartet?
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What is a Divertimento?
What is a Divertimento?
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What is the purpose of a Serenade?
What is the purpose of a Serenade?
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Sacred Music
- Mass: A sacred composition for the Roman Catholic Mass consisting of five sections, typically scored for orchestra, soloists, and chorus. Notable for the use of timpani.
Operatic Forms
- Opera: Derived from Baroque traditions, characterized by longer arias that are integrated into the sonata form.
Instrumental Genres
- Classical Sonata: Comprising multiple movements, this genre focuses on a solo instrument, typically piano, accompanied by piano.
Orchestral Works
- Symphony: An orchestral work divided into four movements; the first is fast (often sonata form), the second is slow (often ternary form), the third features a minuet and trio, and the fourth is fast (often rondo or sonata form).
- Concerto: Features a solo instrument, like the piano, accompanied by an orchestra, typically structured in three movements: fast, slow, and fast.
Chamber Music
- String Quartet: Composed for two violins, a viola, and a cello, usually arranged in four movements.
- Divertimento: A light and entertaining instrumental composition for a group of solo instruments made up of several movements.
- Serenade: Similar to divertimento, but intended for outdoor evening performances, emphasizing a lighter, more relaxed atmosphere.
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