Classical- introduction

Question 1

This was an era characterized by rational thinking, the pursuit of knowledge, and…

Answer 1

a growing desire for social equality.

Question 2

One of the most important developments in the sphere of musical composition in the latter part of the 18th century was…

Answer 2

the creation of sonata form.

Question 3

Vienna, the capital of Austria, was a leading cosmopolitan center in the late…

Answer 3

18th century.

Question 4

Sturm und Drang is a late 18th-century literary movement that emerged in Germany. It translates as…

Answer 4

“storm and stress.”

Question 5

refers to the cultures of ancient Rome and Greece as well as the art, architecture, and music of the late 18th century
adheres to principles of symmetry, balance, and proportion
places emphasis on high quality, enduring value, and timeless excellence

Answer 5

Classicism

Question 6

a multi-movement structure that emerged in the Classical era

exemplified in the symphony, string quartet, sonata, and concerto

Answer 6

sonata cycle

Question 7

a formal structure often used in the first movement of a sonata cycle
an outgrowth of rounded binary form, it consists of three sections: exposition (statement, including two or more themes separated by a transition), development (departure), and recapitulation (return)
also known as sonata-allegro form

Answer 7

sonata form

Question 8

In the early 18th century, the string orchestra supported by ________ became a standard performing ensemble.

Answer 8

continuo

Question 9

The four Viennese masters,_____________________ created over _________

Answer 9

Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert,

150 symphonies in all.

Question 10

The symphony was the most important and popular genre of instrumental music in the…

Answer 10

18th century.

Question 11

a formal structure often used in the first movement of a sonata cycle
evolved out of rounded binary form, where Section A is repeated and Section B features two subsections, including a return to the opening material
consists of exposition (statement of two or more contrasting themes), development (departure), and recapitulation (return)
also known as sonata-allegro form

Answer 11

sonata form

Question 12

the first main section in sonata form
two themes or theme groups, normally contrasting in character, are presented
the first theme is in the tonic key
the second theme (or group of themes) is in a contrasting key; generally in the dominant or relative major

Answer 12

exposition

Question 13

the second main section in sonata form
themes from the exposition are revitalized through fragmentation, contrapuntal manipulation, sequential treatment, as well as through changes to orchestration; modulation produces increased harmonic tension
one or more new themes may also be introduced

Answer 13

development

Question 14

the third main section in sonata form

first and second themes are both restated, either in original or in modified form, in the tonic key

Answer 14

recapitulation

Question 15

from the Latin for “tail” (cauda)

a concluding section reaffirming the tonic key

Answer 15

coda

Question 16

in sonata form: the second theme is a transposed version of the first theme
frequently employed by Haydn

Answer 16

monothematic exposition

Question 17

Symphony No. 104 in D Major was…

Answer 17

the last symphony Haydn composed.

Question 18

how many movements is Symphony No. 104 in D Major?

Answer 18

4

Question 19

What is the key of the first movement of Symphony No. 104 in D Major

Answer 19

D major and minor

Question 20

What is the key of the second movement of Symphony No. 104 in D Major

Answer 20

G major

Question 21

What is the key of the third movement of Symphony No. 104 in D Major

Answer 21

D major

Question 22

What is the key of the fourth movement of Symphony No. 104 in D Major

Answer 22

D major

Question 23

What is the form and features of the first movement of Symphony No. 104 in D Major?

Answer 23

sonata form- monothematic exposition