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What is the most important form in classical chamber music?
Sonata form consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and ____.
recapitulation
Like Haydn and many other composers of the classical period, Beethoven depended on the aristocracy for his financial well-being.
True
A brilliant solo section in a concerto designed to display the performer's virtuosity is called ____.
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Classicism, as a stylistic period in western music, roughly encompassed the years ____.
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In the recapitulation of a sonata-form movement, the closing section is in the ____ key.
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In the exposition of a sonata-form movement, the second theme is in a ____ key.
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A symphony is a ____.
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Along with his symphonies, Haydn's ___________ are considered his most important works.
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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 for the ____ setting of a small room.
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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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At the end of a classical exposition, there usually is a ____ sign.
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Beethoven is often credited as being the ____ between the classical and romantic periods.
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We have a record of Beethoven's struggle with his musical material because he ____.
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In his later years, Mozart was financially well off, widely acclaimed, and sought after by an adoring public.
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Classical music is basically polyphonic.
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The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of ____.
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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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Sonata form is used frequently as the form for the ________ movement of a multimovement work.
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Which of the following is not part of a sonata form movement?
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The first movement of a classical symphony is almost always fast, and in _____ form.
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The classical string quartet is a musical composition for ____.
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The essence of a classical concerto is the ____ between a soloist and the orchestra.
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Symphony may be defined as:
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A classical concerto is a three-movement work for ____.
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Joseph Haydn was content to spend most of his life ____.
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A classical concerto greatly relies on a soloist's ____.
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Haydn was a prolific composer, as demonstrated in part by his 68 string quartets and 104 ____.
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Which of the following composers is not considered a master of the classical period?
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The first movement of a classical concerto ____.
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A concerto is a large-scale work in several movements for ____.
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Study Notes
String Quartet
- Considered the most important form of classical chamber music.
- Typically consists of four movements.
- Comprised of two violins, a viola, and a cello.
Sonata Form
- Consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and recapitulation.
- In the exposition, the second theme is presented in a new key.
- The recapitulation features the closing section in the tonic key.
Beethoven and Classical Period
- Often recognized as the bridge between the classical and romantic periods.
- His struggle with musical material documented through sketchbooks.
- The Third Symphony originally commemorated Napoleon Bonaparte.
Classical Music Characteristics
- Political and economic power shifted from aristocracy and the church to the middle class.
- Classical chamber music is intended for intimate settings, such as small rooms.
- The classical orchestra typically includes strings, woodwinds, horns, trumpets, and timpani.
Joseph Haydn
- Had a long, financially stable relationship with the Esterházy family.
- Notable for 68 string quartets and 104 symphonies.
- Content to serve a wealthy aristocratic family throughout most of his life.
Concerto
- A typical concerto features a three-movement structure.
- Central focus on the interplay between a soloist and the orchestra.
- A brilliant solo section, known as a cadenza, showcases the performer's virtuosity.
Symphony
- Defined as an extended orchestral composition, usually in four movements.
- Should last between 20 and 45 minutes.
- The first movement is almost always fast and in sonata form.
Classical Music Forms and Components
- The first movement of a classical concerto features two expositions.
- Sonata form is frequently employed as the form for the first movement, slow movement, and final fast movement of multimovement works.
- The classical string quartet is specifically for two violins, viola, and cello.
Additional Notes
- Classical music is not primarily polyphonic.
- Johann Christian Bach is not recognized as a master of the classical period.
- At the end of a classical exposition, a repeat sign usually appears.
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Explore the key elements of classical music, including the significance of string quartets, sonata form, and the contributions of composers like Beethoven and Haydn. Understand the characteristics that define the classical period and how music reflects the social changes of that time.
