classical music Flashcards

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1
Q

the classical period was?

A

1750-1810

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2
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the classical orchestra

A

string family

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3
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the tune would be played by

A

violin

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4
Q

the wood wind family would

A

fill out the harmonies or double the melody

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5
Q

brass instruments were limited to their notes in the

A

harmonic series

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6
Q

the harpsichord and continuo

A

fell out of use

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7
Q

a symphony is

A

a picec for orchestra

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8
Q

a symphy is often in

A

4 movements

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9
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the first movement is often in

A

sonata form

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10
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programme music is music that

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tells a story or paints a picture

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11
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a candenza is

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a passage near the end designed to show the techinical skill of the solist

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12
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a concerto is

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a picece for solo instruments and orchestra

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13
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the final movement of a concerto is usually in rondo form.the pattern for this is

A

abaca

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14
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the harmony in classical music often features

A

chords i,iv and v

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15
Q

melodies often have

A

questions and answer phrases

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16
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melodies are often

A

conjuct

17
Q

the texture in classical music is often

A

melody and accompiement