Questions and Answers
Which of the following characteristics is 'not' typical of the music of the classical period?
The three main sections of a sonata-form movement are often followed by a concluding section known as the ____________.
coda
The instruments of the string quartet include two violins and ______________.
cello and viola
Haydn worked for the wealthy Hungarian family of ____________.
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A symphony is __________.
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Mozart was famous for ___________.
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Beethoven wrote _____________ symphonies.
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Haydn is considered the 'Father' of the ____________.
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The Minuet and Trio form is based on _____________.
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The following is not a type of musical form ____________.
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The musical heir of Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven bridged the __________ and _____________ periods.
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In the exposition of sonata form, two different _________ are presented.
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In Theme and Variations form, the theme is ___________ over and over, but changed each time.
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During which period of Beethoven's work was he struggling with deafness and writing 'heroic' works?
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Beethoven was born in __________.
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During Beethoven's struggle with deafness he wrote a famous letter called the _______________.
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The 'Surprise Symphony' was composed by ___________.
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Beethoven Symphony No._____________ opens with a three note motive, often characterized as 'fate knocking on the door.'
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A piano sonata (e.g. Moonlight Piano Sonata) is a composition in two or more movements for ___________.
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In Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni, what new emotional element was added?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Classical Music
- Classical music is primarily homophonic, not monophonic.
- The Classical period is distinguished by its clarity of form and structure.
Sonata Form
- A sonata-form movement typically consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and recapitulation, followed by a coda.
String Quartet
- A standard string quartet consists of two violins, a viola, and a cello.
Influential Composers
- Joseph Haydn served the Esterhazy family, a prominent Hungarian noble family.
- Ludwig van Beethoven is acknowledged as the bridge between the Classical and Romantic periods.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was recognized for his improvisational skills, prolific compositions, and early success as a child prodigy.
Symphony
- A symphony is an orchestral composition generally containing four movements.
- Haydn is celebrated as the "Father" of the symphony for his significant contributions to the genre.
Musical Forms
- The Minuet and Trio form is rooted in dance rhythms.
- Theme and Variations involve the repeated presentation of a theme with alterations in each iteration.
- Stretto is not recognized as a legitimate musical form.
Beethoven's Life and Works
- Beethoven composed a total of nine symphonies.
- His "Middle" period (1803-1814) was marked by struggles with deafness and the creation of "heroic" compositions.
- He was born in Germany and faced significant challenges due to his hearing loss, including writing the Heiligenstadt Testament.
Notable Works
- Haydn's "Surprise Symphony" is famous for its unexpected musical surprises.
- Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is known for its iconic three-note motif, symbolizing "fate knocking at the door."
- Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" introduced elements of terror, enhancing its emotional depth.
Piano Sonatas
- A piano sonata, such as the renowned "Moonlight Sonata," is a multi-movement composition intended specifically for solo piano.
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Test your knowledge of classical music characteristics and the structure of sonata-form movements with this quiz. Designed for MUS 120, you'll explore key elements such as instrumentation and form in classical music. Perfect for reviewing fundamental concepts before exams.
