Classical Period

Question 1

Instruments

Answer 1

1. Mainly strings
2. Piano in limited range
3. Clarinet in woodwind
4. Timpani in Precussion

Question 2

Composers

Answer 2

1. Hayden (Symphony / String Quartet)
2. Mozart (Symphony / String Quartet / Mass)
3. Beethoven (Symphonies)

Question 3

Characteristics

Answer 3

1. String dominant
2. Simple Diatonic Harmonies (sounds nice)
   3.Homophonic Textures
   4.Small woodwing section
   5.Regular, balanced phrasing
3. Much more simple than Baroque
4. Melodies and tune > Complex Polyphony
5. Order & Balance > Chaos

Question 4

Composition 1 : Concerto

Answer 4

Piece of music for full orchestra and 1 soloist that goes back and forth from orchestra to soloist

Question 5

Composition 2 : String Quartet

Answer 5

Piece of music for 4 String instruments
- 2 violins
-1 viola
-1cello
Chamber Music for small room or ‘chambers’

Question 6

Composition 3 : Symphony

Answer 6

Piece of music for full orchestra
4 movements
- One in sonata form and 3rd movement, usually Minuet & Trio