Classical Terms

Question 1

Art music

Answer 1

Music that was performed by classically trained musicians
Complex written
Based on a comprehensive understanding of music theory
Express emotions or ideas
Provides a social commentary an the culture
Meant to listen actively and engage with subjected

Question 2

Harmony

Answer 2

When multiple pitches are sounding all at once
Supports and serves the melody

Question 3

Cadence

Answer 3

Resting place in music

Question 4

Phrase

Answer 4

Musical sentence
Has clear beginning,middle, end
Often has 1 or 2 melody structure

Question 5

Sonata-allegro form

Answer 5

The most complicated form
3 parts exposition, development recapitulation

Question 6

The enlightenment

Answer 6

The age of reason
Age of intellect/philosophical excellence
Much higher/technically interest in scientific exploration

Question 7

Homophony

Answer 7

One main melody line is supported by simpler,less important harmony/chords

Question 8

Symphony

Answer 8

Multi movement composition for orchestra
What an orchestra plays

Question 9

String quartet

Answer 9

a chamber music ensemble consisting of first and second violins, viola, and cello.

Question 10

Tonic-dominant

Answer 10

Strongly establishes a key
Tonic is the home note that it goes back to after going to the dominant
Tonic first note