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What are the differences between Baroque and Classical sonatas?

  • Baroque sonatas have no specific structure.
  • Baroque sonatas consist of dances for solo instruments. (correct)
  • Classical sonatas are always for orchestra.
  • Classical sonatas are for solo piano or piano and one other instrument. (correct)

    • What is a Baroque sonata?

    A group of dances or dance-like movements for solo instrument or small group of instruments.

    What is a Classical sonata?

    A piece in sonata cycle for solo piano or piano and one other instrument.

    What are the differences between Baroque and Classical concertos?

    <p>Classical concertos feature an opening statement by the orchestra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Baroque concerto?

    <p>A piece for soloist(s) and orchestra based on contrast and alternation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Classical concerto?

    <p>A concerto for soloist and orchestra with sections that alternate between the two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between sonata cycle and sonata form?

    <p>Sonata cycle is a multi-movement piece, while sonata form is a single movement structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sonata cycle?

    <p>A three or four movement piece whose first movement is in sonata form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sonata form?

    <p>The first movement of a piece in sonata cycle consisting of exposition, development, and recapitulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many symphonies did Haydn write?

    <p>108 symphonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many symphonies did Mozart write?

    <p>41 symphonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many symphonies did Beethoven write?

    <p>9 symphonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Mozart's dates?

    <p>1756-1791.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Beethoven's dates?

    <p>1770-1827.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of Beethoven's only opera?

    <p>Fidelio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the instrumentation of a string quartet?

    <p>1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What German poet wrote the poem upon which the last movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is based?

    <p>Friedrich Schiller.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a symphony in the Classical Period?

    <p>A piece in sonata cycle for orchestra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach is associated with what new musical style at the beginning of the Classical Period?

    <p>Empfindsamer stil (expressive/sensitive style).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded empfindsamer stil?

    <p>Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain rondo form in one complete sentence.

    <p>A primary theme alternates with secondary themes in different keys, but the primary theme remains in the same key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the dates of the Classical period?

    <p>1750-1815.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a piece in sonata cycle?

    <p>A three or four movement piece whose first movement is in sonata form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of sonata form?

    <p>Form of the first movement of a piece in sonata cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Beethoven symphony has five movements?

    <p>Symphony No. 6, the Pastoral Symphony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Differences Between Baroque and Classical Sonatas

    • Baroque sonatas consist of dance-like movements for solo instrument or small ensembles.
    • Classical sonatas are structured pieces in sonata cycle for solo piano or piano with one other instrument.

    Baroque Sonata

    • A collection of dance movements for solo instrument or small instrumental groups.

    Classical Sonata

    • A musical composition in sonata cycle, typically featuring solo piano or piano accompanied by one other instrument.

    Differences Between Baroque and Classical Concertos

    • Baroque concertos involve a soloist(s) and orchestra with contrasting and alternating sections, primarily in ritornello form.
    • Classical concertos also feature soloist(s) and orchestra but use first movement concerto form, introducing an orchestral statement followed by soloist passages and concluding with a cadenza.

    Baroque Concerto

    • Composed for soloist(s) and orchestra, characterized by the contrasts between the two, particularly in the first movement’s ritornello form.

    Classical Concerto

    • Emphasizes an opening orchestral statement, alternating passages, and culminates in a cadenza featuring the soloist.

    Differences Between Sonata Cycle and Sonata Form

    • Sonata cycle represents a multi-movement work, usually three to four movements, with the first movement written in sonata form.
    • Sonata form refers specifically to the structure of the first movement, which comprises exposition, development, and recapitulation sections.

    Sonata Cycle

    • Typically contains three or four movements, with the first movement following sonata form.

    Sonata Form

    • Defined as the structure of the first movement within a sonata cycle, featuring exposition, development, and recapitulation.

    Symphony Counts

    • Haydn composed 108 symphonies.
    • Mozart wrote 41 symphonies.
    • Beethoven created 9 symphonies.

    Notable Composers' Lifespans

    • Mozart's lifespan: 1756-1791.
    • Beethoven's lifespan: 1770-1827.

    Beethoven's Opera

    • The only opera composed by Beethoven is titled "Fidelio."

    String Quartet Instrumentation

    • Standard instrumentation includes first violin, second violin, viola, and cello.

    Inspiration for Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

    • The last movement is based on a poem by German poet Friedrich Schiller.

    Definition of Symphony in the Classical Period

    • A symphony is defined as a piece in sonata cycle specifically composed for orchestra.

    C.P.E. Bach and New Musical Style

    • Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach is pivotal in the development of "empfindsamer stil" (expressive/sensitive style) at the onset of the Classical Period.

    Founder of Empfindsamer Stil

    • Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach is recognized as the founder of the empfindsamer stil musical style.

    Rondo Form Explanation

    • Rondo form features a primary theme that alternates with secondary themes in different keys, while the primary theme remains in its original key.

    Classical Period Dates

    • The Classical Period is historically defined from 1750 to 1815.

    Definition of Piece in Sonata Cycle

    • A piece in sonata cycle is described as a three or four movement composition where the first movement adheres to sonata form.

    Definition of Sonata Form

    • Sonata form is specifically the organizational structure of the first movement in a piece classified as a sonata cycle.

    Beethoven's Symphony with Five Movements

    • Symphony No. 6, known as the Pastoral Symphony, is characterized by its five movements.

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    Test your knowledge on the differences between Baroque and Classical sonatas with these flashcards. This quiz explores essential characteristics of these two significant styles in music history, helping you understand their distinctions and evolutions.

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