classical music

Question 1

the classical period was approximately between

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1750-1810

Question 2

the classical orchestra continued to be dominated by the

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string family

Question 3

the tune would often be played by the

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violin

Question 4

the woodwind family would

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fillout the harmonies or double the melody

Question 5

brass instruments were natural brass. this means that they

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had no valves

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natural brass instruments were limited to the notes of the

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harmonic series

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the harpsichord and continuo

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fell out of use

Question 8

a symphony is

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a piece for orchestra

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a symphony is often in

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4 movements

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the first movement of a symphony is

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sonata form

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programme music is music that

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tells a story or paints a picture

Question 12

a concerto is

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a piece for solo instruments and orchestra

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a cadenza is

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a piece for solo instruments and orchestra

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a cadenza is

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a passage near the end designed to shwo the tachnical skill of the soloist

Question 15

the final movement of a concrto is usally in rondo from. this pattern for this is

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abaca

Question 16

the harmony in classical music often features

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chords i,iv and v

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melodies often have

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question and answer phrases

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melodies are often

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conjunct

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the texture in classical music is often

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melody and accompiment