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
