Vocal and Instrumental Music PDF

SONATA Multi-movement work for solo instrument. "sonare" This term is applied to a variety of works for a solo instrument such as keyboard or violin.  SONATA 1st Movement: Allegro - fast movement 2nd Movement: Andante- slow movement 3rd Movement: Minuet- It is in three- four time a...

SONATA Multi-movement work for solo instrument. "sonare" This term is applied to a variety of works for a solo instrument such as keyboard or violin.  SONATA 1st Movement: Allegro - fast movement 2nd Movement: Andante- slow movement 3rd Movement: Minuet- It is in three- four time and in a moderate or fast tempo RONDO- also called the closing movement and labelled as the finale SONATA ALLEGRO FORM EXPOSITION - the first part of a composition in sonata form that introduces the theme. DEVELOPMENT is the middle part of the sonata-allegro form wherein themes are being developed. SONATA ALLEGRO FORM RECAPITULATION repeats the theme as they first emerge in the opening exposition. CONCERTO Multi-movement work designed for an instrumental soloist and orchestra.  CONCERTO 1st Movement: Fast: Sonata-allegro form with expositions of the orchestra and then by soloist. 2nd Movement: Slow: Has more ornamentation than the first movement. 3rd Movement: Fast: Finale- usually in a form of rondo, resembling the last movement of the symphony usually a short cadenza is used.  A multi-movement work for orchestra. "sinfonia" 1st Movement: Fast: Sonata-allegro form 2nd Movement : Slow: Gentle lyrical 3rd Movement : Medium/Fast: Uses dance form (Minuet or Scherzo) 4th Movement: Fast: Typically Rondo or Sonata form CLASSICAL OPERA Opera is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in a theatrical setting. OPERA SERIA ( serious opera) OPERA BUFFA (comic opera)