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An emphasis on balance and clarity of structure may be found in which period of music?
The piano became widely used by what year?
1775
A classical form written in 2-4 movements for one or two instruments is called what?
a sonata
Sonata form is used frequently as the form for the ____________ movement of a multi-movement work.
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In the recapitulation of a sonata-form movement, all the principal material is in the tonic key.
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At the end of a classical exposition, there usually is a what?
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Theme and variations form may be schematically outlined as?
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Each successive variation in a theme and variations retains some elements of the theme.
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The __________ movement of Haydn's 'Surprise' Symphony is in theme and variations form.
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The first movement of a classical symphony is almost always in __________ form.
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By the age of 6, Mozart could what?
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Mozart's 'Requiem' was finished by a student (pupil) after his death.
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Where was Mozart born?
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Beethoven's late works, composed after he was totally deaf, include what?
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Beethoven greatly expanded the _________________ section of the sonata-allegro form movement and made it more dramatic.
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The choral finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is based on what?
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Beethoven's sixteen ____________ are generally considered among the greatest music ever composed.
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One of the most famous rhythmic ideas in music is the short-short-short-long motive found in Beethoven's what?
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Study Notes
Classical Music Concepts
- The classical period emphasizes balance and clarity of structure in music composition.
- The piano gained widespread use in music starting around 1775.
- A sonata is a classical form typically written in two to four movements for one or two instruments.
Sonata Form Dynamics
- Sonata form is commonly used for the first movement of multi-movement works.
- In the recapitulation of a sonata-form movement, all principal material is presented in the tonic key.
- A coda sign typically appears at the end of a classical exposition to indicate the conclusion.
Theme and Variations
- Theme and variations form can be outlined schematically as A, A', A'', A''', A''''.
- Each variation in a theme and variations retains some elements of the original theme, creating a connected musical dialogue.
- The second movement of Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony is structured in theme and variations form.
Symphonic Structures
- The first movement of a classical symphony is almost always presented in sonata form.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- By the age of six, Mozart was proficient in playing the harpsichord and violin, improvising fugues and minuets, and reading music perfectly at sight.
- Mozart's "Requiem" was left unfinished and later completed by a student after his death.
- Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria.
Ludwig van Beethoven
- Beethoven's late works, created after he became completely deaf, include piano sonatas, string quartets, and the Ninth Symphony.
- He significantly expanded the introduction section of the sonata-allegro form, enhancing its dramatic effect.
- The choral finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is based on Schiller's "Ode to Joy."
- The sixteen string quartets composed by Beethoven are regarded among the greatest music compositions.
- One of music's most recognizable rhythmic motifs, the short-short-short-long pattern, is found in Beethoven's 5th Symphony.
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Test your knowledge of classical music concepts with this quiz. From the structure of sonatas to the historical use of the piano, challenge yourself to see how much you know about this influential era in music history.
