Classical Period (1750-1810)

Question 1

Sonata Form - 3 sections

Answer 1

Exposition- the main tune played for first time, usually two subjects
Development- composer develops the subjects in different way with frequent modulation
Recapulation- subject played again in tonic key

Question 2

Symphony

Answer 2

• Large work of orchestra

- 4 movements

Question 3

Chamber music

Answer 3

• Music for a small group of instruments

- Played in room ie. chamber

Question 4

Classical Concerto

Answer 4

One soloist with an orchestra

Question 5

Classical Sonata

Answer 5

Solo piano or instrument with a piano

Question 6

Coloratura

Answer 6

• High, florid singing

- Elaborate ornamentation of the melody

Question 7

Alberti Bass

Answer 7

Accompaniment made up of broken chords

Low-high-middle-high

Question 8

Theme and variation

Answer 8

Main melody then variations

Question 9

Binary Form

Answer 9

Two sections A and B

Question 10

Ternary Form

Answer 10

Three sections ABA

Question 11

Rondo Form

Answer 11

A section keeps returning ABACADA

Question 12

Harmony

Answer 12

Singers sing different melody at same time

Question 13

Duet

Answer 13

Both singers sing same melody

Question 14

Unison

Answer 14

Two people singing together

Question 15

Soloist

Answer 15

Singer on their own