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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 ______.
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ABA form is typical of the minuet or scherzo movement and is also common in the ______.
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What is the most important form in classical chamber music written for two violins, viola, and cello?
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The piano trio is a musical composition for _____.
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As is typical in classical music, the double bass part in Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik _____ .
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The movement of a Sonata-type composition often patterned after a dance is the _____.
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Classicism, as a stylistic period in western art music, roughly encompassed the years _____.
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Mozart was born in _____.
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In Vienna, Haydn and Mozart _____.
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The standard catalog of Mozart's compositions was made by _____.
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The double bass in the classical orchestra, as in Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, usually _____.
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By the age of six, Mozart could _____.
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and _____ were two of the more important preclassical composers.
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A classical concerto is a three-movement work for _____.
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Haydn was fortunate in having a long and fruitful, as well as financially stable relationship with the noble Hungarian family of _____.
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An unaccompanied showpiece for the concerto's soloist is known as a _____.
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The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of _____.
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A modulation from the home key to a new key in the exposition of a Sonata form movement takes place in the _____.
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Beethoven _____ .
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The three main sections of a Sonata-form movement are often followed by a concluding section known as the _____.
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Beethoven greatly expanded the _____ section of the Sonata-form movement and made it more dramatic.
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The first movement of a classical symphony is almost always fast, and in _____ form.
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Symphony may be defined as a(n) _____.
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Beethoven's only opera is entitled _____.
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Don Giovanni, in Mozart's opera of that name, is _____.
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Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by _____.
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The classical concerto differs from the symphony in that it does not have a _____.
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The lyrical slow movement of a symphony is most often the _____.
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A piano sonata is a musical composition in two or more movements for _____.
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In the classical period, comic operas sometimes _____.
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Between the ages of six and fifteen, Mozart _____.
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Mozart's symphony No. 40 _____.
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The scherzo differs from the minuet in that it _____.
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Vienna in 1800 _____.
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Mozart's finest German opera was _____.
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Sonata form should be viewed as _____.
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A pause in the score of a concerto is indicated by a _____.
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Short musical ideas or fragments of themes that are developed within a composition are called _____.
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Mozart's Requiem was _____.
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A symphony is a _____.
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The musical heir of Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven bridged the _____ and _____ periods.
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Mozart and Beethoven wrote a number of concertos for their favorite solo instrument, the _____.
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Classical chamber music is designed _____.
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A feeling of harmonic tension and forward motion is created in the exposition of a Sonata form movement by _____.
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Haydn and Mozart wrote many outdoor entertainment pieces, which they called _____.
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Sonata form consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and _____.
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Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by _____.
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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.
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The Third Symphony of Beethoven was originally composed to commemorate the deeds of _____ as the embodiment of heroism and democratic ideals.
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The Concert des Amateurs, an organization in Paris devoted to presenting public concerts, was conducted in the 1770s by _____.
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Beethoven's late works, composed after he was totally deaf, include _____.
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Haydn's duties while in the service of the Esterházys included _____.
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A common rondo pattern is _____.
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Unity is achieved in the classical symphony partly by the use of the same _____.
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Haydn's two popular oratorios are entitled The Seasons and _____.
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The sonata-rondo _____ .
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The fully developed classical style in music flourished during the period _____.
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Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is unusual in that it is scored for _____ as well as orchestra.
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Haydn was a prolific composer, as demonstrated in part by his 68 string quartets and 104 _____.
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The cadenza in the first movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major is unusual in that _____.
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The minuet is generally the _____ movement of a classical symphony.
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Theme-and-variations form may be schematically outlined as _____.
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The classical string quartet is a musical composition for _____.
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The most important form of classical chamber music is the _____.
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Joseph Haydn was content to spend most of his life _____.
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A _____ is a musical composition that is usually light in mood, and meant for evening entertainment.
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The prospering middle class in the classical period sought aristocratic luxuries such as _____.
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Mozart composed his Requiem _____ .
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In the recapitulation of a sonata-form movement _____ .
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In many of Beethoven's works, there is a _____ movement instead of the minuet.
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The character of the minuet is best described as _____.
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A major factor that distinguishes chamber music from the symphony or concerto is that chamber music _____.
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The choral finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is based on _____.
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The rondo may be schematically outlined as _____.
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A concerto is a large-scale work in several movements for _____.
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The favored solo instrument in the classical concerto was the _____.
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Beethoven's sixteen _____ are generally considered among the greatest music ever composed.
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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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