classical

Question 1

alberti bass

Answer 1

• common in classical music
• broken chord pattern
• 1 5 3 5

Question 2

sonata

Answer 2

• work in several movements for either solo piano or piano and another instrument

Question 3

symphony

Answer 3

• music for a whole orchestra with no obvious soloist
• sonata for orchestra

Question 4

sonata form

Answer 4

• builds up a single movement
• exposition (1st subject exposed, 2nd subject in new key), development (subject developed and explored), recapitulation (repeats in slightly different form

Question 5

concerto

Answer 5

• soloist in orchestra
• 3 movements (quick, slow, quick)
• usually a cadenza near the end

Question 6

chamber music

Answer 6

• groups such as string quartet (2 violins, a viola and cello)
• often 4 movements

Question 7

piano trio

Answer 7

• musical composition typically in several movements for piano, violin and cello

Question 8

requiem mass

Answer 8

• show influence of symphony
• written for concerts or special occasions rather than religious ceremonies
• orchestra equal to voices

Question 9

key aspects of classical period

Answer 9

• lighter, clearer texture than baroque
• more variety and contrast within a piece eg dynamics
• larger orchestras
• sonata form
• piano