Chapter 31: Expanding the Conversation: Mozart, Chamber Music, and Larger Forms

Question 1

Divertimento

Answer 1

Classical instrumental genre for chamber ensemble or soloist, often performed as light entertainment. Related to serenade. (page 182)

Question 2

Serenade

Answer 2

Classical instrumental genre that combines elements of chamber music and symphony, often performed in the evening or at social functions. Related to divertimento. (page 182)

Question 3

Sonata-allegro Form

Answer 3

The opening movement of the multimovement cycle, consisting of themes that are stated in the first section (exposition), developed in the second section (development), and restated in the third section (recapitulation). Also called sonata form. (page 182)

Question 4

Exposition

Answer 4

Opening section. In a fugue, the first section in which the voices enter in turn with the subject. In sonataallegro form, the first section in which the major thematic material is stated. Also statement. (page 182)

Question 5

Bridge

Answer 5

Transitional passage connecting two sections of a composition; also transition. Also the part of a string instrument that holds the strings in place. (page 182)

Question 6

Development

Answer 6

Structural reshaping of thematic material. The second section of sonata-allegro form; it moves through a series of foreign keys while themes from the exposition are developed. (page 182)

Question 7

Recapitulation

Answer 7

Third section of sonata-allegro form, in which the thematic material of the exposition is restated, generally in the tonic. Also restatement. (page 182)

Question 8

Coda

Answer 8

The last part of a piece, usually added to a standard form to bring it to a close. (page 182)

Question 9

Minuet and Trio

Answer 9

An A-B-A form (A = minuet; B = trio) in a moderate triple meter; often the third movement of the Classical multimovement cycle. (page 183)

Question 10

Da Capo

Answer 10

An indication to return to the beginning of a piece. (page 184)

Question 11

Raga

Answer 11

Melodic pattern used in music of India; prescribes pitches, patterns, ornamentation, and extramusical associations such as time of performance and emotional character. (page 187)

Question 12

Sitar

Answer 12

Long-necked chordophone of northern India, with movable frets and a rounded gourd body; used as a solo instrument and with tabla. (page 187)

Question 13

Tala

Answer 13

Fixed time cycle or meter in Indian music, built from uneven groupings of beats. (page 187)

Question 14

Tabla

Answer 14

Pair of single-headed, tuned drums used in north Indian classical music. (page 187)

Question 15

Drone

Answer 15

Sustained sounding of one or several pitches for harmonic support, a common feature of some folk musics. (page 187)