Classical Music Flashcards
quickly, in a brisk lively manner.
Allegro
in a moderately slow tempo
Andante
a choral composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in
several movements.
Cantata
gradually becoming louder.
Cresendo
gradually becoming softer
Deminuedo / Decresendo
a very slow tempo.
Largo
a drama set to music
Opera
18th century German musical comedy featuring songs and
ensembles interspersed with dialogue.– a drama set to music
Singspiel
A multi-movement work for solo instrument, came from the word Sonare which
means “to make a sound.” This term is applied to a variety of works for a solo instrument
such as keyboard or violin.
Sonata
fast movement
Allegro
slow movement, mostly lyrical and emotional
Andante or Largo
It is in three-four time and in a moderate or fast tempo.
Minuet
The most important form that developed during the classical era consists of three distinct
sections
Sonata Allegro Form
the first part of a composition in sonata form that introduces the theme.
Exposition
is the middle part of the sonata-allegro form wherein themes are being developed.
Development
repeats the theme as they first emerge in the opening exposition
Recapitulation
is a multi-movement work designed for an instrumental soloist and orchestra. It is a classical form of music intended primarily to emphasize the individuality of the solo instrument and to exhibit the virtuosity and interpretative abilities of the performer.
Concerto
French Horn
Concerto
Cello
Concerto
bassoon
Concerto
Clarinet
Concerto
Trumpet
Concerto
Concerto Fast : Sonata allegro form with expositions of the orchestra and then by the soloist
1st Movement
Concerto Slow : Has more ornamentation than the First Movement
2nd Movement
Concerto Fast : Finale : Usually in a form of rondo, resembling the last
movement of the symphony and usually a short cadenza is used.
3rd Movement
A multi-movement work for orchestra, is derived from the word sinfonia
which literally means “a harmonious sounding together.” It is a classical music for the whole
orchestra, generally in four movements.
Symphony
Symphony Fast : Sonata – allegro form
1st Movement
Symphony Slow : Gentle, lyrical – typical ABA form or theme and variation
2nd Movement
Symphony Medium / Fast : Uses a dance form (Minuet or scherzo)
3rd Movement
Symphony Fast : Typically Rondo or Sonata form
4th Movement
The music was mostly of a
simple yet pleasant character, while the singing was highly flexible and sensitive and could
freely express emotion through melody.
As the 18th century progressed
(serious opera) usually implies
heroic or tragic drama that employs mythological characters,
Opera Seria
(comic opera) from Italy made use of everyday characters and situations, and typically employed spoken dialogues, lengthy arias and was spiced with sight gags, naughty humor
and social satire
Opera Buffa
also called “Age of Reason”
Classical Music
The term ______ denotes conformity with the principles and characteristics of ancient
Greece and Roman literature and art which were formal, elegant, simple, freed and dignified.
classical
Europe began to move toward a new style in architecture, literature, and the arts, known as Classicism. It was also pushed forward by changes in the economic order and in social structure. Instrumental music was patronized primarily by the nobility.
In the middle of the 18th century
