Classical period: chapter 1 and 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Baroque style
-3
A
- emotional expression
- rhythm
- dynamics
- melody
- instruments
- texture
- harmony
2
Q
emotional expression
-2
A
- affection
2. word-painting
3
Q
affection
A
1 basic emotional state for entire movement
4
Q
word painting
A
changes in text accompanied by changes in music
5
Q
rhythm
- definition
- component
A
- rhythmic drive, strong pulse
- recitative (free rhythm)
6
Q
dynamics
A
terraced
7
Q
melody
-3
A
- imitation (choral music, fugue)
- Ritornello
- ornamented
8
Q
instruments
-4
A
- organ
- harpsichord
- clavichord
- piano
9
Q
texture
A
imitative polyphony and homophony
10
Q
harmony
A
basso continuo (chordal accompaniment)
11
Q
Baroque music in society
-4
A
it was commisioned for events
- aristocratic courts
- church
- opera house
- town musicians
12
Q
Baroque vs Classical
-3 things
A
- Grandeur -> Simplicity
- Drama -> reason
- Aristocracy, church -> middle class
13
Q
VIenna, Austria
- 3 people
- what was it
A
- Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven
- Seat of the Holy Roman Empire
14
Q
Harpsichord
- How played
- dynamics
- sustain
- active
A
- plucked (plectrum)
- No
- No
- to ~1790
15
Q
Fortepiano
- How played
- dynamics
- sustain
- active
A
- Struck (hammer)
- Yes
- Yes
- ~1770s and onward
