Music Module 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Stylistically, the music of the classical era was a reaction to the instrumental polyphony of the late baroque.

True

In the development section of a piece, composers would break the themes down into small melodic or rhythmic motives.

True

Which musical element is NOT common in classical music?

Basso continuo (correct)

String quartet

Sonata form

Symphony

Sonata form consists of how many sections?

three sections Signup and view all the answers

What does the exposition in sonata form introduce?

two primary themes in two different keys Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the development in sonata form?

manipulates the themes with frequent modulations to new tonal centers Signup and view all the answers

What does the recapitulation in sonata form restate?

the exposition, moving the second theme to the home key Signup and view all the answers

Classical music is centered on ideals of?

balance and symmetry Signup and view all the answers

During the classical period, the solo concerto was developed, while the concerto grosso fell into disuse.

True Signup and view all the answers

Solo concertos were written for a number of orchestral instruments.

True Signup and view all the answers

The favored instruments for classical solo concertos were the piano and violin.

True Signup and view all the answers

During the classical period, concerto cadenzas were usually improvised by the soloists, although they were frequently based on themes included in the movement.

True Signup and view all the answers

Mozart composed suggested cadenzas for his performers in case they chose not to improvise.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to the classical concerto?

the contrast between the solo instrument and orchestra Signup and view all the answers

Admission to public concerts was?

fairly expensive Signup and view all the answers

Composers wrote concertos for?

all of the above Signup and view all the answers

A cadenza is most frequently found?

at the end of a movement Signup and view all the answers

Classical cadenzas were usually?

improvised by the performer Signup and view all the answers

Classical-era chamber music was written primarily for middle-class concert audiences.

False Signup and view all the answers

No conductor is necessary for chamber music.

True Signup and view all the answers

Much of Haydn's music was owned by his patron, Prince Paul Anton Esterházy.

True Signup and view all the answers

Responsibility for phrasing and articulation in chamber music falls to each performer and to the group as a whole.

True Signup and view all the answers

Tuning while onstage serves no purpose except tradition.

False Signup and view all the answers

Music for two to nine players, usually with one player per part, is called?

Chamber music Signup and view all the answers

Chamber music is written for two violins, viola, and cello is called?

String quartet Signup and view all the answers

A three-movement genre featuring the contrast of soloist and orchestra is called?

Classical concerto Signup and view all the answers

Beethoven wrote numerous operas.

False Signup and view all the answers

Opera was still thought of as an Italian art form during the classical period.

True Signup and view all the answers

In his Marriage of Figaro, Mozart wrote the part of the young man, Cherubino, for a woman to sing.

True Signup and view all the answers

The greatest classical composer of opera was?

Mozart Signup and view all the answers

A singer with a florid, very high soprano voice is a(n)?

coloratura soprano Signup and view all the answers

Operas are divided into large sections called?

acts Signup and view all the answers

Italian comic opera is known as?

Opera Buffa Signup and view all the answers

German opera is referred to as?

Singspiel Signup and view all the answers

Serious opera is called?

Opera seria Signup and view all the answers

The music of Beethoven has lost its public appeal over the years.

False Signup and view all the answers

Beethoven had a tremendous amount of influence on the composers of the romantic period.

True Signup and view all the answers

The unifying theme in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony has the rhythmic pattern: short, short, long, long.

False Signup and view all the answers

Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn all composed for the piano.

True Signup and view all the answers

Classical music was centered on frequent use of the chromatic scale.

False Signup and view all the answers

_____ was the first major composer to demand equal footing with the aristocracy.

Beethoven Signup and view all the answers

After he went deaf, Beethoven communicated via?

notebooks that others wrote in Signup and view all the answers

In the Fifth Symphony, Beethoven introduced the concept of?

a unifying theme found in all four movements Signup and view all the answers

A structural form based on a theme followed by alternate versions of that theme is a?

theme and variations Signup and view all the answers

The characteristics of classical music demanded?

the expression of a single mood for an entire piece Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classical Era Music

Classical music reacted against the late baroque's instrumental polyphony, emphasizing clarity and balance.
The music structure often follows multi-movement forms, typically three or four movements, with the first movement in sonata form.

Sonata Form

The exposition introduces two primary themes in different keys.
The development section manipulates these themes, using frequent modulations to establish new tonal centers.
The recapitulation restates the exposition, typically moving the second theme to the home key.

Concerto Development

During the classical period, the solo concerto gained prominence, while the concerto grosso declined in favor.
Composers featured concertos for various orchestral instruments, specifically highlighting the piano and violin.
Classical cadenzas, often improvised and based on thematic material, were predominantly found at the end of movements.

Chamber Music

Defined as music for two to nine players, chamber music typically allows one player per part, fostering individual expression.
No conductor is necessary, emphasizing collaborative performance where phrasing and articulation are decided collectively.
Much of Haydn's music was owned by Prince Paul Anton Esterházy, his patron.

Operatic Forms

Mozart is recognized as the greatest classical composer of opera, with works reflecting Italian operatic traditions.
Operas are structured in acts and can be classified into various forms including Opera Buffa (comic opera) and Singspiel (German opera).
In "Marriage of Figaro", Mozart creatively wrote for a female voice to portray the character of Cherubino.

Beethoven's Influence

Beethoven's music continues to resonate, significantly influencing Romantic period composers.
He was the first major composer to assert his equality with aristocracy, changing the rapport between musicians and patrons.
After becoming deaf, Beethoven relied on notebooks for communication.

Characteristics of Classical Music

Classical compositions demand balance, symmetry, and often express a single mood throughout a piece.
The structure of theme and variations involves presenting a theme followed by various reinterpretations, maintaining listener engagement.

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Music Module 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Stylistically, the music of the classical era was a reaction to the instrumental polyphony of the late baroque.

In the development section of a piece, composers would break the themes down into small melodic or rhythmic motives.

Which musical element is NOT common in classical music?

Sonata form consists of how many sections?

What does the exposition in sonata form introduce?

What is the role of the development in sonata form?

What does the recapitulation in sonata form restate?

Classical music is centered on ideals of?

During the classical period, the solo concerto was developed, while the concerto grosso fell into disuse.

Solo concertos were written for a number of orchestral instruments.

The favored instruments for classical solo concertos were the piano and violin.

During the classical period, concerto cadenzas were usually improvised by the soloists, although they were frequently based on themes included in the movement.

Mozart composed suggested cadenzas for his performers in case they chose not to improvise.

What is essential to the classical concerto?

Admission to public concerts was?

Composers wrote concertos for?

A cadenza is most frequently found?

Classical cadenzas were usually?

Classical-era chamber music was written primarily for middle-class concert audiences.

No conductor is necessary for chamber music.

Much of Haydn's music was owned by his patron, Prince Paul Anton Esterházy.

Responsibility for phrasing and articulation in chamber music falls to each performer and to the group as a whole.

Tuning while onstage serves no purpose except tradition.

Music for two to nine players, usually with one player per part, is called?

Chamber music is written for two violins, viola, and cello is called?

A three-movement genre featuring the contrast of soloist and orchestra is called?

Beethoven wrote numerous operas.

Opera was still thought of as an Italian art form during the classical period.

In his Marriage of Figaro, Mozart wrote the part of the young man, Cherubino, for a woman to sing.

The greatest classical composer of opera was?

A singer with a florid, very high soprano voice is a(n)?

Operas are divided into large sections called?

Italian comic opera is known as?

German opera is referred to as?

Serious opera is called?

The music of Beethoven has lost its public appeal over the years.

Beethoven had a tremendous amount of influence on the composers of the romantic period.

The unifying theme in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony has the rhythmic pattern: short, short, long, long.

Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn all composed for the piano.

Classical music was centered on frequent use of the chromatic scale.

_____ was the first major composer to demand equal footing with the aristocracy.

After he went deaf, Beethoven communicated via?

In the Fifth Symphony, Beethoven introduced the concept of?

A structural form based on a theme followed by alternate versions of that theme is a?

The characteristics of classical music demanded?

Study Notes

Classical Era Music

Sonata Form

Concerto Development

Chamber Music

Operatic Forms

Beethoven's Influence

Characteristics of Classical Music

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