Classical Music

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quickly, in a brisk lively manner.

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Allegro

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in a moderately slow tempo

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Andante

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a choral composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in
several movements.

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Cantata

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gradually becoming louder.

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Cresendo

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gradually becoming softer

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Deminuedo / Decresendo

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a very slow tempo.

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Largo

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a drama set to music

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Opera

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18th century German musical comedy featuring songs and
ensembles interspersed with dialogue.– a drama set to music

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Singspiel

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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.

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Sonata

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fast movement

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Allegro

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slow movement, mostly lyrical and emotional

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Andante or Largo

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It is in three-four time and in a moderate or fast tempo.

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Minuet

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The most important form that developed during the classical era consists of three distinct
sections

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Sonata Allegro Form

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the first part of a composition in sonata form that introduces the theme.

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Exposition

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is the middle part of the sonata-allegro form wherein themes are being developed.

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Development

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repeats the theme as they first emerge in the opening exposition

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Recapitulation

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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.

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Concerto

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French Horn

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Concerto

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Cello

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Concerto

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bassoon

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Concerto

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Clarinet

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Concerto

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Trumpet

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Concerto

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Concerto Fast : Sonata allegro form with expositions of the orchestra and then by the soloist

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1st Movement

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Concerto Slow : Has more ornamentation than the First Movement

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2nd Movement

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Concerto Fast : Finale : Usually in a form of rondo, resembling the last movement of the symphony and usually a short cadenza is used.

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3rd Movement

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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.

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Symphony

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Symphony Fast : Sonata – allegro form

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1st Movement

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Symphony Slow : Gentle, lyrical – typical ABA form or theme and variation

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2nd Movement

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Symphony Medium / Fast : Uses a dance form (Minuet or scherzo)

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3rd Movement

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Symphony Fast : Typically Rondo or Sonata form

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4th Movement

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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.

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As the 18th century progressed

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(serious opera) usually implies heroic or tragic drama that employs mythological characters,

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Opera Seria

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(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

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Opera Buffa

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also called “Age of Reason”

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Classical Music

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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.

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classical

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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.

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In the middle of the 18th century