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The order of sonata form is exposition - development - recapitulation.
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Which eighteenth-century piece is meant as light entertainment?
divertimento
What type of phrasing was favored in Classical music?
short symmetrical phrases
What is the form for a Classical symphony?
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Which kind of harmony did Classical period composers prefer?
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Which popular orchestral form was Haydn instrumental in creating?
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What statement best describes homophonic textures in music?
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Classical music is primarily polyphonic.
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What statement best describes a cadenza?
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Which accompaniment style is featured in this score? (a score with a 1-5-3-5 bass line)
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Study Notes
Sonata Form
- Sonata form consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and recapitulation. This structure is fundamental to Classical music.
Eighteenth-Century Music
- Divertimento is a piece composed for light entertainment, characteristic of the eighteenth century.
Classical Music Phrasing
- Composers of the Classical period favored short symmetrical phrases, contributing to clarity and balance in their compositions.
Classical Symphony Structure
- The typical structure of a Classical symphony includes:
- Sonata form
- A slower second movement
- A minuet or scherzo
- A final rondo or sonata form.
Harmony in Classical Music
- The preferred harmony in the Classical era is the tonic-dominant-tonic pattern (I-V-I), which establishes a strong sense of tonality.
Haydn's Contribution
- Joseph Haydn played a crucial role in the development of the symphony, an important orchestral form during the Classical period.
Homophonic Textures
- Homophonic textures in music are characterized by a single melody line accompanied by simple harmonic support, creating a clear melodic focus.
Polyphony in Classical Music
- Classical music is primarily homophonic rather than polyphonic, emphasizing melody over complex intertwining lines.
Cadenza
- A cadenza provides an opportunity for a soloist to showcase their virtuosity, occurring during a pause in the orchestra's accompaniment.
Alberti Bass
- Alberti bass is an accompaniment style characterized by a pattern of playing the notes of a chord in a broken manner, often in a 1-5-3-5 sequence.
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Test your knowledge of music appreciation with this quiz covering key concepts from the Classical period. Questions include sonata form, types of entertainment pieces, and phrasing preferences in Classical music. Take this quiz to reinforce your understanding of essential music theory.
