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In the Classical era, the main _____ of sacred choral music were the _____ (a type of Mass), and the _____.
In the Classical era, the main _____ of sacred choral music were the _____ (a type of Mass), and the _____.
genres, Requiem, oratorio
Which of the following classical genres would typically have four movements?
Which of the following classical genres would typically have four movements?
- Symphony (correct)
- Sonata
- String quartet (correct)
- Opera
Which composer worked under the patronage system of the Esterházy family?
Which composer worked under the patronage system of the Esterházy family?
Haydn
Composers of the Classical era focused the least on which of these forms?
Composers of the Classical era focused the least on which of these forms?
Which of the following statements describe the fourth movement of Haydn's Op. 33, No. 2 string quartet and which do not?
Which of the following statements describe the fourth movement of Haydn's Op. 33, No. 2 string quartet and which do not?
Which part of sonata form is featured in this part of the first movement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik?
Which part of sonata form is featured in this part of the first movement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik?
Which of the following characterize the second movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and which do not?
Which of the following characterize the second movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and which do not?
Which of the following characterize Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and which do not?
Which of the following characterize Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and which do not?
What is the meter of the third movement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik?
What is the meter of the third movement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik?
What is Haydn's 'joke' in the fourth movement of his String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2?
What is Haydn's 'joke' in the fourth movement of his String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2?
In Mozart's _____ operas, he held a mirror up to society and emphasized the problems of separating people based on _____ and gender.
In Mozart's _____ operas, he held a mirror up to society and emphasized the problems of separating people based on _____ and gender.
Opera _____ presented lively, down-to-earth plots rather than the remote concerns of gods and _____ heroes.
Opera _____ presented lively, down-to-earth plots rather than the remote concerns of gods and _____ heroes.
The heart of the Classical-era orchestra was the _____ section.
The heart of the Classical-era orchestra was the _____ section.
Which of the following instrument groups were a part of the Classical-era symphony orchestra?
Which of the following instrument groups were a part of the Classical-era symphony orchestra?
The Classical-era orchestra typically includes _____ players.
The Classical-era orchestra typically includes _____ players.
The Classical-era concerto has how many movements?
The Classical-era concerto has how many movements?
Instrumental music that does not have any specific meaning beyond the notes is called _____ music.
Instrumental music that does not have any specific meaning beyond the notes is called _____ music.
Classical sonatas were often written for one solo instrument, usually the _____ .
Classical sonatas were often written for one solo instrument, usually the _____ .
Which of the following instruments are found in a typical string quartet?
Which of the following instruments are found in a typical string quartet?
A brilliant solo passage in the manner of an improvisation within a concerto is called a _____.
A brilliant solo passage in the manner of an improvisation within a concerto is called a _____.
The Classical sonata typically consists of three to four movements.
The Classical sonata typically consists of three to four movements.
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
Which malady afflicted Beethoven and profoundly affected his work as a composer?
Which malady afflicted Beethoven and profoundly affected his work as a composer?
What is the tempo order that corresponds correctly to the tempos of the movements of a Classical-era concerto?
What is the tempo order that corresponds correctly to the tempos of the movements of a Classical-era concerto?
At the time of Mozart's death he was _____.
At the time of Mozart's death he was _____.
Which of the following terms describe the melody, texture, and era of the excerpt and which do not?
Which of the following terms describe the melody, texture, and era of the excerpt and which do not?
Match the musical traits to the piece of music by Mozart that it describes.
Match the musical traits to the piece of music by Mozart that it describes.
Which of the following are true of Beethoven's symphonies?
Which of the following are true of Beethoven's symphonies?
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Study Notes
Eighteenth-Century Classicism Overview
- Sacred choral music genres: Requiem and oratorio were prominent.
- Typical classical genres with four movements include the string quartet and the symphony.
Key Composers and Patronage
- Haydn was notably supported by the Esterházy family through the patronage system.
Musical Forms and Styles
- Least focus of Classical composers: fugue.
- Haydn's string quartet in Op. 33, No. 2 features a fourth movement characterized by homophonic texture, short balanced phrases, and major tonality.
Specific Works and Analysis
- Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" features theme 2 of the exposition in the first movement.
- Beethoven's Fifth Symphony second movement is highlighted by triple meter and variations with two themes.
- The unification of movements by a single motivic idea is a characteristic of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, which is also in a minor key and follows sonata form.
- The third movement of Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" is in triple meter.
Unique Characteristics in Compositions
- Haydn's "joke" in the fourth movement of String Quartet Op. 33, No. 2 includes a soft ending and varied pauses.
- Mozart's comic operas address societal separations based on class and gender.
Opera and Orchestral Structure
- Opera buffa centers on lively plots compared to mythological themes.
- The string section is the core of the Classical-era orchestra, which typically consists of 30 to 40 players.
- The Classical-era symphony orchestra includes various instrument groups.
Concerto and Sonata Features
- Classical-era concertos generally have three movements.
- Absolute music: instrumental music without specific meaning beyond the notes.
- Classical sonatas are often composed for solo piano and generally consist of three to four movements.
Strings and Instrumentation
- A typical string quartet includes the viola, violin, and cello.
- A cadenza is a brilliant solo passage designed to mimic improvisation within a concerto.
Beethoven's Impact and Legacy
- Beethoven composed nine symphonies and dealt with deafness, which greatly influenced his music.
- The tempo order of a Classical-era concerto is typically fast-slow-fast.
Final Notes on Mozart
- At Mozart's passing, he was working on his requiem.
- Musical traits of specific Mozart works include varied tempos and orchestral accompaniments, exemplified in his clarinet, horn, and piano concertos.
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