Classical Music Part 2 Flashcards

Classical music is primarily polyphonic.

Which accompaniment style is featured in this score?

Which kind of harmony did Classical period composers prefer?

What statement best describes homophonic textures in music?

What type of phrasing was favored in Classical music?

Which popular orchestral form was Haydn instrumental in creating?

What is the form for a Classical symphony?

The order of sonata form is exposition - development - recapitulation.

Which eighteenth-century piece is meant as light entertainment?

What statement best describes a cadenza?

Classical Music Concepts

Polyphony in Classical Music: Classical music is not primarily polyphonic; it is characterized by other textures.
Accompaniment Style: Alberti bass is a common accompaniment style, providing a harmonic base in Classical compositions.
Preferred Harmony: Classical period composers favored tonic-dominant-tonic progression (I-V-I) for their harmonic structure.
Homophonic Textures: Typically consist of a single melody accompanied by simple chords, allowing the melody to stand out.
Phrasing Style: Short, symmetrical phrases were a hallmark of Classical music, contributing to its clear structure.
Haydn's Contribution: Joseph Haydn played a pivotal role in the development of the symphony, a significant orchestral form of the time.
Classical Symphony Structure: The standard form of a Classical symphony includes a fast sonata movement, a slower movement, a minuet or scherzo, and concludes with a rondo or sonata.
Sonata Form Order: The correct sequence in sonata form is exposition, development, and recapitulation, a fundamental concept in Classical compositions.
Eighteenth-Century Entertainment: The divertimento represents light-hearted music composed for entertainment during the 18th century.
Cadenza Definition: A cadenza provides the soloist with a moment to showcase technical skill and artistry while the orchestra remains silent.

Test your knowledge of Classical music with these flashcards focused on key concepts such as texture, harmony, and accompaniment styles. This quiz covers various important aspects of Classical music that you need to know for a deeper understanding of the genre.