Classical

Question 1

Describe tonality

Answer 1

Sense of key
Modulations
Use of dominant and relative minor key

Question 2

Describe harmony

Answer 2

Diatonic
Heavy use of chords 1,4 and 5
Regular use of perfect and imperfect cadences

Question 3

Describe dynamics

Answer 3

pp - ff
Crescendos <
Diminuendos >
Mostly reserved

Question 4

Name 2 classical composers

Answer 4

Beethoven

Mozart

Question 5

Name and describe two forms of classical music

Answer 5

Classical concerto- solo with accompaniment

Sonata form - contrasts soloist with orchestra

Question 6

When was the classical period?

Answer 6

1750 - 1820

Question 7

Describe the structure

Answer 7

Balanced phrases with repetition

Question 8

Describe a rondo structure

Answer 8

A round

Question 9

Describe usual texture

Answer 9

Homophonic

Imitation

Question 10

Describe a typical main melody

Answer 10

Diatonic
Elegant and light sequences 
Balanced phrases
Scales and arpeggios
Question and answer

Question 11

Describe the tempo throughout a typical piece

Answer 11

1st movement- fast
2nd - slow
3rd - fast

Question 12

Name some instruments

Answer 12

Clarinet 
Oboe
Violins 
Double bass
Cello
Trumpet
French horns
Timpani

Question 13

In ‘tutti’ passages which instrument plays the melody?

Answer 13

Violins

Question 14

What do the brass and woodwind instruments do?

Answer 14

Add colour and texture

Question 15

Describe the accompaniment

Answer 15

Cadenza by soloists

Dialogue between the two