Classical Period

Question 1

Composers of this period:

Answer 1

Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven!

Question 2

Periods of this period?

Answer 2

Early, Mid and Late

Question 3

Big changes?

Answer 3

Homophonic textures, move away from harpsichord, shorter phrases, bigger orchestra, mostly melody over chords

Question 4

Musical forms included:

Answer 4

Sonata, Symphony, Concerto

Question 5

Symphony movements included:

Answer 5

Sonata Form (4/4 adagio, home key then dominant), Andante, Minuet, Allegro

Question 6

Minuet and trio is…

Answer 6

Triple time ternery form

Question 7

Concerto parts included:

Answer 7

Andante, Adagio, Allegro

Question 8

Conerto is often written in:

Answer 8

Sonata form with a Double Exposition ie Orchestra and Solo both play the exposition.

Question 9

Piano Trio

Answer 9

Piano, Violin and Cello playing together. Illusion of string quartet but with a piano.

Question 10

Suspension

Answer 10

When a note from one chord is held over to the next chord. Usually evident in written music.

Question 11

Tritone

Answer 11

Interval of an augmented fourth. So that’s more like a ‘quadtone’