Classical period Flashcards
what is a concerto
a piece for a soloist and orchestra where both play melody. there is a cadenza where the soloist plays alone to show off
what is a symphony
a massive piece played by the full orchestra
how many movements in a concerto
3: quick, slow, quick
how many movements in a symphony
usually 4. at least one is in sonata form
what is an overture
a one-movement piece for orchestra as an introduction to a bigger work
what is a suite
an orchestral arrangement put together as a separate piece, an offshoot from the larger work
what is a sonata
written for usually 1, can be 2, instruments.
how many movements in a sonata
3 or 4, with breaks in between. at least one movement is in sonata form
what are the 4 movements in a symphony
sonata form, ternary or variation, minuet or scherzo, rondo or variation or sonata
if a concerto or sonata has 3 movements, what are they?
movements 1, 2 and 4
what is the contrast between the movements in a symphony
brisk and purposeful
slower and songlike
fairly fast and dance-like
fast and cheerful
what are the 3 sections of sonata form
- exposition
- development
- recapitulation
what is a minuet and trio
a minuet is a French dance with 3 beats per bar. A trio is a minuet in a related key, written for 3 instruments
what is the common structure of minuet and trio
A B A C D C A B A
what are the 2 parts of a rondo
refrain and episodes
give 2 musical signposts
bridge and cadences
When was Haydn born and when did he die
1732-1809
who did Haydn work for
Esterhazy family
what is the clockwork symphony
No. 101 in D major
what is the surprise symphony
No. 94
what is the Drumroll symphony
No. 103 in Eb
Who did Haydn write his trumpet concerto for
Anton Weidinger
describe the trumpet concerto’s movements
- allegro- sonata form
- andante- ternary
- allegro- rondo
where and when was Mozart born and died
born: Salzburg 1756
died: Vienna 1791
