Music Appreciation Classical Period Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The minuet and trio movement of a classical symphony, string quartet, or other work is in _______ form.

ABA

Beethoven's greatest liturgical music is to be found in his _____ .

Missa Solemnis

The four movements of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony are Sonata form, _____ .

Theme and variations

A brilliant solo section in a concerto designed to display the performer's virtuosity is called ______.

A cadenza Signup and view all the answers

ABA form is typical of the minuet or scherzo movement and is also common in the ______.

slow movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important form in classical chamber music written for two violins, viola, and cello?

The string quartet Signup and view all the answers

The piano trio is a musical composition for _____.

Violin, cello, and piano Signup and view all the answers

As is typical in classical music, the double bass part in Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik _____ .

sounds an octave lower than the cello part Signup and view all the answers

The movement of a Sonata-type composition often patterned after a dance is the _____.

Third Signup and view all the answers

Classicism, as a stylistic period in western art music, roughly encompassed the years _____.

1750-1820 Signup and view all the answers

Mozart was born in _____.

Salzburg, Austria Signup and view all the answers

In Vienna, Haydn and Mozart _____.

became close friends Signup and view all the answers

The standard catalog of Mozart's compositions was made by _____.

Ludwig von Köchel Signup and view all the answers

The double bass in the classical orchestra, as in Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, usually _____.

doubles the cello part an octave lower Signup and view all the answers

By the age of six, Mozart could _____.

play the harpsichord and violin; improvise fugues and write minuets; and read music perfectly at sight Signup and view all the answers

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and _____ were two of the more important preclassical composers.

Johann Christian Bach Signup and view all the answers

A classical concerto is a three-movement work for _____.

instrumental soloist and orchestra Signup and view all the answers

Haydn was fortunate in having a long and fruitful, as well as financially stable relationship with the noble Hungarian family of _____.

Esterházy Signup and view all the answers

An unaccompanied showpiece for the concerto's soloist is known as a _____.

Cadenza Signup and view all the answers

The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of _____.

Strings, pairs of woodwinds, horns, trumpets, and timpani Signup and view all the answers

A modulation from the home key to a new key in the exposition of a Sonata form movement takes place in the _____.

Bridge Signup and view all the answers

Beethoven _____ .

was self-educated and had read widely, but was weak in elementary arithmetic; was a brilliant pianist; and began to feel the first symptoms of deafness in his twenty-ninth year Signup and view all the answers

The three main sections of a Sonata-form movement are often followed by a concluding section known as the _____.

Coda Signup and view all the answers

Beethoven greatly expanded the _____ section of the Sonata-form movement and made it more dramatic.

Development Signup and view all the answers

The first movement of a classical symphony is almost always fast, and in _____ form.

Sonata Signup and view all the answers

Symphony may be defined as a(n) _____.

extended, ambitious composition exploiting the expanded range of tone color and dynamics of the classical orchestra; Sonata for orchestra; and musical composition for orchestra, usually in four movements Signup and view all the answers

Beethoven's only opera is entitled _____.

Fidelio Signup and view all the answers

Don Giovanni, in Mozart's opera of that name, is _____.

the legendary Spanish lover Signup and view all the answers

Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by _____.

writing dance music for public balls; writing comic operas that sometimes ridiculed the aristocracy; flavoring their serious compositions with folk and popular music Signup and view all the answers

The classical concerto differs from the symphony in that it does not have a _____.

Minuet or scherzo Signup and view all the answers

The lyrical slow movement of a symphony is most often the _____.

Second Signup and view all the answers

A piano sonata is a musical composition in two or more movements for _____.

Piano Signup and view all the answers

In the classical period, comic operas sometimes _____.

ridiculed the aristocracy Signup and view all the answers

Between the ages of six and fifteen, Mozart _____.

was continually on tour in England and Europe Signup and view all the answers

Mozart's symphony No. 40 _____.

is one of his last three symphonies Signup and view all the answers

The scherzo differs from the minuet in that it _____.

moves more quickly Signup and view all the answers

Vienna in 1800 _____.

had a population of almost 250,000; was the seat of the Holy Roman Empire; and was the fourth-largest city in Europe Signup and view all the answers

Mozart's finest German opera was _____.

The Magic Flute Signup and view all the answers

Sonata form should be viewed as _____.

a set of principles that serve to shape and unify contrasts of theme and key Signup and view all the answers

A pause in the score of a concerto is indicated by a _____.

Fermata Signup and view all the answers

Short musical ideas or fragments of themes that are developed within a composition are called _____.

Motives Signup and view all the answers

Mozart's Requiem was _____.

finished by one of his pupils Signup and view all the answers

A symphony is a _____.

Sonata for orchestra Signup and view all the answers

The musical heir of Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven bridged the _ and _ periods.

Classical, romantic Signup and view all the answers

Mozart and Beethoven wrote a number of concertos for their favorite solo instrument, the _____.

Violin Signup and view all the answers

Classical chamber music is designed _____.

for the intimate setting of a small room Signup and view all the answers

A feeling of harmonic tension and forward motion is created in the exposition of a Sonata form movement by _____.

the conflict of tonalities between the first and second themes Signup and view all the answers

Haydn and Mozart wrote many outdoor entertainment pieces, which they called _____.

Divertimentos Signup and view all the answers

Sonata form consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and _____.

Recapitulation Signup and view all the answers

Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by _____.

The twelve symphonies written for the concert manager J.P. Salomon for performance at his public concerts are also known as the _____ symphonies for the city in which they were first performed.

London Signup and view all the answers

The Third Symphony of Beethoven was originally composed to commemorate the deeds of _____ as the embodiment of heroism and democratic ideals.

Napoléon Bonaparte Signup and view all the answers

The Concert des Amateurs, an organization in Paris devoted to presenting public concerts, was conducted in the 1770s by _____.

The Chevalier de Saint-George's Signup and view all the answers

Beethoven's late works, composed after he was totally deaf, include _____.

string quartets; piano sonatas; and the ninth symphony Signup and view all the answers

Haydn's duties while in the service of the Esterházys included _____.

coaching the singers for operatic performances Signup and view all the answers

A common rondo pattern is _____.

ABACA Signup and view all the answers

Unity is achieved in the classical symphony partly by the use of the same _____.

key in three of its four movements Signup and view all the answers

Haydn's two popular oratorios are entitled The Seasons and _____.

The Creation Signup and view all the answers

The sonata-rondo _____ .

may be outlined as ABA-development section-ABA; usually has a lively, pleasing, and simple to remember theme; and combines rondo form with elements of sonata form Signup and view all the answers

The fully developed classical style in music flourished during the period _____.

1770-1820 Signup and view all the answers

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is unusual in that it is scored for _____ as well as orchestra.

four vocal soloists and a chorus Signup and view all the answers

Haydn was a prolific composer, as demonstrated in part by his 68 string quartets and 104 _____.

symphonies Signup and view all the answers

The cadenza in the first movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major is unusual in that _____.

it was composed by Mozart himself Signup and view all the answers

The minuet is generally the _____ movement of a classical symphony.

Third Signup and view all the answers

Theme-and-variations form may be schematically outlined as _____.

AA'A''A'''A'''' Signup and view all the answers

The classical string quartet is a musical composition for _____.

two violins, viola, and cello Signup and view all the answers

The most important form of classical chamber music is the _____.

string quartet Signup and view all the answers

Joseph Haydn was content to spend most of his life _____.

serving a wealthy aristocratic family Signup and view all the answers

A _____ is a musical composition that is usually light in mood, and meant for evening entertainment.

Serenade Signup and view all the answers

The prospering middle class in the classical period sought aristocratic luxuries such as _____.

theater, music, and literature Signup and view all the answers

Mozart composed his Requiem _____ .

for his own funeral Signup and view all the answers

In the recapitulation of a sonata-form movement _____ .

all the principal material is in the tonic key Signup and view all the answers

In many of Beethoven's works, there is a _____ movement instead of the minuet.

scherzo Signup and view all the answers

The character of the minuet is best described as _____.

stately and dignified Signup and view all the answers

A major factor that distinguishes chamber music from the symphony or concerto is that chamber music _____.

is performed by one player per part Signup and view all the answers

The choral finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is based on _____.

Schiller's Ode to Joy Signup and view all the answers

The rondo may be schematically outlined as _____.

ABACABA Signup and view all the answers

A concerto is a large-scale work in several movements for _____.

an instrumental soloist and orchestra Signup and view all the answers

The favored solo instrument in the classical concerto was the _____.

violin Signup and view all the answers

Beethoven's sixteen _____ are generally considered among the greatest music ever composed.

string quartets Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classical Music Terminology

ABA Form: Common structure for minuet and trio movements in classical works.
Missa Solemnis: Beethoven's notable liturgical music, recognized as his greatest in this genre.
Four Movements of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony: Includes Sonata form, theme and variations, scherzo, and a slow movement.

Instrumental Techniques

Cadenza: A virtuosic solo section in a concerto showcasing the performer's skill.
Double Bass: Typically plays an octave lower than the cello, reinforcing the harmonic structure.

Musical Composition Forms

String Quartet: A significant chamber music format, consisting of two violins, viola, and cello, usually with four movements.
Concerto: A composition involving an instrumental soloist with an orchestra, typically structured in three movements.

Classical Period Characteristics

Time Frame: Classicism in Western art music spanned approximately from 1750 to 1820.
Vienna: A cultural hub by 1800, it was the seat of the Holy Roman Empire and had a population nearing 250,000.

Important Composers

Mozart: Born in Salzburg, Austria, notable for being a prodigy and composing significant works despite early touring.
Haydn: Had a fruitful career serving the Esterházy family, influential in forming the classical style.
Ludwig van Beethoven: A pivotal figure, bridging the Classical and Romantic eras; expanded the sonata form and composed significant works despite deafness.
Johann Christian Bach: An important preclassical composer alongside Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.

Musical Innovations and Styles

Sonata Form: A framework for various movements, typically structured in exposition, development, and recapitulation.
Symphony: Defined as an extended orchestral composition, commonly comprising four movements and exploiting a wide range of dynamics and tonal colors.
Rondo Form: A common musical structure often outlined as ABACA, characterized by a recurring theme interspersed with contrasting sections.

Notable Works and Their Contexts

Fidelio: Recognized as Beethoven's only opera, representing his dramatic compositional style.
Don Giovanni: A character in Mozart’s opera characterized as the legendary Spanish lover.
Mozart’s Requiem: Notable for its posthumous completion by his pupils; composed for his own funeral.
The Magic Flute: Mozart's acclaimed German opera, lauded for its mixture of fantasy and social commentary.

Thematic Development

Motives: Short musical ideas that are integral to the development of compositions and themes.
Coda: The concluding section in sonata-form movements that helps to resolve musical tension.

Compositional Trends in the Classical Era

Composers often integrated popular and folk elements, catering to the middle-class audience through comic operas and dance music for public balls.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is notable for incorporating vocal soloists and a chorus, showcasing the blending of symphonic and vocal forms.

Chamber Music Distinction

Chamber Music: Designed for small ensembles, often performed in intimate settings, differing from symphonic or concerto works in instrumentation and performance style.

Historical Context on Composers

Haydn: Known for his prolific output including 104 symphonies and numerous string quartets, influential in shaping the sonata and symphonic forms.
Beethoven: His late works, featuring string quartets and piano sonatas, represent a shift towards more personal and dramatic compositional styles post-deafness.

Cultural Reflections

The classical period featured a desire among the burgeoning middle class for artistic expression and access to cultural luxuries like theater and literature, leading to shifts in musical tastes and demands.

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Music Appreciation Classical Period Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The minuet and trio movement of a classical symphony, string quartet, or other work is in _______ form.

Beethoven's greatest liturgical music is to be found in his _____ .

The four movements of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony are Sonata form, _____ .

A brilliant solo section in a concerto designed to display the performer's virtuosity is called ______.

ABA form is typical of the minuet or scherzo movement and is also common in the ______.

What is the most important form in classical chamber music written for two violins, viola, and cello?

The piano trio is a musical composition for _____.

As is typical in classical music, the double bass part in Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik _____ .

The movement of a Sonata-type composition often patterned after a dance is the _____.

Classicism, as a stylistic period in western art music, roughly encompassed the years _____.

Mozart was born in _____.

In Vienna, Haydn and Mozart _____.

The standard catalog of Mozart's compositions was made by _____.

The double bass in the classical orchestra, as in Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, usually _____.

By the age of six, Mozart could _____.

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and _____ were two of the more important preclassical composers.

A classical concerto is a three-movement work for _____.

Haydn was fortunate in having a long and fruitful, as well as financially stable relationship with the noble Hungarian family of _____.

An unaccompanied showpiece for the concerto's soloist is known as a _____.

The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of _____.

A modulation from the home key to a new key in the exposition of a Sonata form movement takes place in the _____.

Beethoven _____ .

The three main sections of a Sonata-form movement are often followed by a concluding section known as the _____.

Beethoven greatly expanded the _____ section of the Sonata-form movement and made it more dramatic.

The first movement of a classical symphony is almost always fast, and in _____ form.

Symphony may be defined as a(n) _____.

Beethoven's only opera is entitled _____.

Don Giovanni, in Mozart's opera of that name, is _____.

Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by _____.

The classical concerto differs from the symphony in that it does not have a _____.

The lyrical slow movement of a symphony is most often the _____.

A piano sonata is a musical composition in two or more movements for _____.

In the classical period, comic operas sometimes _____.

Between the ages of six and fifteen, Mozart _____.

Mozart's symphony No. 40 _____.

The scherzo differs from the minuet in that it _____.

Vienna in 1800 _____.

Mozart's finest German opera was _____.

Sonata form should be viewed as _____.

A pause in the score of a concerto is indicated by a _____.

Short musical ideas or fragments of themes that are developed within a composition are called _____.

Mozart's Requiem was _____.

A symphony is a _____.

The musical heir of Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven bridged the _____ and _____ periods.

Mozart and Beethoven wrote a number of concertos for their favorite solo instrument, the _____.

Classical chamber music is designed _____.

A feeling of harmonic tension and forward motion is created in the exposition of a Sonata form movement by _____.

Haydn and Mozart wrote many outdoor entertainment pieces, which they called _____.

Sonata form consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and _____.

Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by _____.

The twelve symphonies written for the concert manager J.P. Salomon for performance at his public concerts are also known as the _____ symphonies for the city in which they were first performed.

The Third Symphony of Beethoven was originally composed to commemorate the deeds of _____ as the embodiment of heroism and democratic ideals.

The Concert des Amateurs, an organization in Paris devoted to presenting public concerts, was conducted in the 1770s by _____.

Beethoven's late works, composed after he was totally deaf, include _____.

Haydn's duties while in the service of the Esterházys included _____.

A common rondo pattern is _____.

Unity is achieved in the classical symphony partly by the use of the same _____.

Haydn's two popular oratorios are entitled The Seasons and _____.

The sonata-rondo _____ .

The fully developed classical style in music flourished during the period _____.

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is unusual in that it is scored for _____ as well as orchestra.

Haydn was a prolific composer, as demonstrated in part by his 68 string quartets and 104 _____.

The cadenza in the first movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major is unusual in that _____.

The minuet is generally the _____ movement of a classical symphony.

Theme-and-variations form may be schematically outlined as _____.

The classical string quartet is a musical composition for _____.

The most important form of classical chamber music is the _____.

Joseph Haydn was content to spend most of his life _____.

A _____ is a musical composition that is usually light in mood, and meant for evening entertainment.

The prospering middle class in the classical period sought aristocratic luxuries such as _____.

Mozart composed his Requiem _____ .

In the recapitulation of a sonata-form movement _____ .

In many of Beethoven's works, there is a _____ movement instead of the minuet.

The character of the minuet is best described as _____.

A major factor that distinguishes chamber music from the symphony or concerto is that chamber music _____.

The choral finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is based on _____.

The rondo may be schematically outlined as _____.

A concerto is a large-scale work in several movements for _____.

The musical heir of Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven bridged the _ and _ periods.