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What is one characteristic of the composers of the Classical Period?
What is one characteristic of the composers of the Classical Period?
Which two classifications are used to categorize social dances?
Which two classifications are used to categorize social dances?
Which composer is considered the 'Father of Symphony'?
Which composer is considered the 'Father of Symphony'?
What is a defining feature of Baroque art?
What is a defining feature of Baroque art?
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Which technique is developed by composers of the Classical Period to create musical themes?
Which technique is developed by composers of the Classical Period to create musical themes?
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Study Notes
Classical Music Period
- The period spanned from 1750 to 1820.
- It was the "Age of Reason."
- Aristocracy dominated cultural life.
- Nobility patronized instrumental music.
- "Classical" style emphasizes conformity.
- Alberti Bass is a broken chord accompaniment.
- Vocal and instrumental music were important.
- Sonata: From the word sonare meaning "to make a sound."
- Sonata Allegro Form has three parts: Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation.
- The concerto is a multi-movement work for a soloist and orchestra, highlighting the solo instrument. Has three movements: fast-slow-fast.
- The symphony is derived from sinfonia meaning "harmonious sounding together." It has four movements.
- Classical opera comes in two styles: opera seria (serious opera, heroic/tragic drama) and opera buffa (comic opera, everyday characters).
Classical Composers
- Franz Joseph Haydn: "Father of the Symphony," calm, balanced, and humorous.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Child prodigy, amazing genius.
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Bridged classical and romantic eras, developed musical motifs and modulation, increased use of brass instruments and dynamic range.
Baroque Art
- Derived from the word barocco meaning "irregularly shaped pearl or stone."
- Reflected tensions of the time, especially the desire of the Catholic Church.
- Roman Catholic Church used architecture/arts to promote Christianity.
- Aristocracy used art to express power and control.
- Baroque Art: Broad gestures, dynamic movement, creating spectacle and illusion.
Baroque Artists
- Michelangelo Caravaggio: Deviated from Renaissance classical masters.
- Gian Bernini: Recreated David, designed Piazza San Pietro.
- Peter Rubens: Flemish Baroque painter, known for mythical and figurative subjects. Depicted Helene Fourment.
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn: Dutch realist, greatest painter/printmaker. Created self-portraits.
- Diego Velázquez: One of Spain's most important golden age painters..
P.E. Social Dances
- Dance etiquette guides social dimensions of dancing.
- Social dances and mixers let people get to know each other.
- Classified into two major categories: Latin American and Modern Standard.
Health Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse
- Drugs have psychological and emotional effects.
- Drugs of abuse include shabu, marijuana, and inhalants.
- Drug dependence prioritizes drug use.
- Drug misuse and abuse lead to addiction, damage, and behavioral issues.
- Drug tolerance is the body adapting to the effects.
- Risk factors increase substance use.
- Protective factors decrease the chances of substance use.
Factors Affecting Drug Use
- Personal factors (early-age risk, poor parenting).
- Family factors (poor parenting, strong family values).
- Peer factors (associations, peer influence/pressure).
- School factors (performance issues, good performance).
- Community factors (easy access, advocacy programs).
- Classifications of drugs: gateway drugs (alcohol, cigarettes), depressants, stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogens, and inhalants.
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