Classical Era

Question 1

From what years were the Classical Era?

Answer 1

roughly 1770-1800

Question 2

How many movements?

Answer 2

It had three movements – two fast outer movements and a slow lyrical middle movement.

Question 3

What is a cadenza?

Answer 3

A brilliant dramatic solo passage where the soloist plays and the orchestra pauses and remains silent.

-is usually played towards the end of the first movement
-is improvised and based on one or more themes from the first movement
-shows off the skills of the soloist
often ends on a trill

Question 4

Name an instrument introduced in the classical period

Answer 4

Piano

Question 5

What time was classical era?

Answer 5

1750-1825

Question 6

What is homophonic texture?

Answer 6

main melody w/ accompaniment

Question 7

Characteristics of piano

Answer 7

• the piano replaces the harpsichord
• greater dynamic variety possible
• larger performance venues required a louder instrument

Question 8

Where were venues for musical performances?

Answer 8

• church
• courts
• public concerts

Question 9

Name a famous composer from classical era

Answer 9

Mozart
Beethoven
Haydn

Question 10

What location was famous for Classical Era music?

Answer 10

Vienna, Austria

Question 11

Characteristics of sonata form

Answer 11

• 1st movements of symphonies
• tempo = fast
• form
• outline
• exposition (introduces 2 themes/melodies)
• development (develop those themes)
• recapitulation
• Coda

Question 12

What type of form is used during the Classical Era?

Answer 12

Sonata form

Question 13

What is rondo form?

Answer 13

ABACADA

Question 14

What did a string quartet consists of?

Answer 14

• 2 violins
• 1 viola
• 1 cello