Classical Era (1750 - 1810)

Question 1

Sonata Form (Texture/Structure/Form

Answer 1

This term is used to describe the structure of the first movement of many sonatas, symphonies and often overtures. It falls into three sections:

• Exposition - where two contrasting themes are introduced
• Development - the section where these themes are developed
• Recapitulation - where the themes are heard again

Question 2

Sonata (Style)

Answer 2

• Solo instrument (which can accompany itself) i.e. piano/harp
• Solo instrument accompanied by a piano

Question 3

Chamber Music (Style)

Answer 3

Originally these were preformed in homes and mainly by amateur musicians - as you can imagine, s[ace was limited, therefore this music was written for a small instrumental ensemble with one player to a part

String Quartet - A chamber music ensemble made up from two violins, one viola and one cello