Classical Flashcards
1
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Recitative
A
a type of singing that is closer to speech than song. It is used in opera or oratoria to move the story along
2
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coloratura
A
high florid vocal singing, involving scales, runs and ornaments
3
Q
Alberti bass
A
broken chords played by left hand
4
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chamber music
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small ensemble with one player to a part
5
Q
symphony
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piece written for full orchestra
6
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sonata
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solo piano, or solo instrument with piano accompaniment. usually three or four movements
7
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sonata form
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exposition- nice music which includes two contrasting melodies (subjects)
8
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ternary form
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ABA
9
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rondo form
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ABACA