Classical Flashcards
1
Q
Classical period of music.
A
1750-1825 Instrumental music became the dominant musical force as composers wrote for new instruments, new instrumental groups and the enlarged classical orchestra. Music gradually changed from the ornate grandeur of the late baroque style, becoming more emotionally restrained.
2
Q
What is sonata form?
A
A musical form developed in the calssical period that explores the dramatic tension resulting from the conflict between keys; used mainly for the first movement of multi-movement works.
1. exposition
2. development
3. recapitulation
3
Q
What is an alberti bass?
A
An arpeggiated or broken chord bassline.
