classical music Flashcards
the classical period was?
1750-1810
the classical orchestra
string family
the tune would be played by
violin
the wood wind family would
fill out the harmonies or double the melody
brass instruments were limited to their notes in the
harmonic series
the harpsichord and continuo
fell out of use
a symphony is
a picec for orchestra
a symphy is often in
4 movements
the first movement is often in
sonata form
programme music is music that
tells a story or paints a picture
a candenza is
a passage near the end designed to show the techinical skill of the solist
a concerto is
a picece for solo instruments and orchestra
the final movement of a concerto is usually in rondo form.the pattern for this is
abaca
the harmony in classical music often features
chords i,iv and v
melodies often have
questions and answer phrases