Chapter 4 Test

Question 0

Classical forms

Answer 0

Sonata- allegro the predominant form

Question 1

What are the characteristics of the classical style?

Answer 1

Contrast of mood- may change gradually or suddenly
Rhythm- wealth of rhythmic patterns
Texture- predominantly homophonic
Dynamics- widespread use of crescendo/decresendo
The piano replaces the harpsichord

Question 2

Sonata form

Answer 2

(Sonata allegro) (ABA')
Divided into 3 main sections:
   Exposition
   Development 
   Recapitulation

Question 3

Exposition

Answer 3

1st theme & 2nd theme repeated

Question 4

Development

Answer 4

New treatment of themes, modulation to different keys

Question 5

Recapitulation

Answer 5

1st theme & 2nd theme (same key)

Question 6

Theme & variation

Answer 6

(A1 A2 A3 A4 etc.)

Theme/variation #1/ variation #2/ variation #3/ variation #4 etc

Question 7

Minuet & trio

Answer 7

(ABA)

Minuet/trio/minuet

Question 8

Rondo

Answer 8

(ABACABA)

Theme/ section 1/ theme/ section 2/ theme/ section 1/ theme

Question 9

The classical symphony

Answer 9

An extended orchestral piece consisting of four movements

Question 10

1st movement

Answer 10

Fast & in sonata form

Question 11

2nd movement

Answer 11

Slow & in sonata, ABA or theme & variations form

Question 12

3rd movement

Answer 12

Moderate & in minuet/trio or scherzo form

Question 13

4th movement

Answer 13

Fast & in sonata or rondo forms