Franz Joseph Haydn Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Define <b>string quartet</b>
A
most important chamber-music genre of the Classical era
performing forces: violin I, violin II, vila, cello
usually in four movements: fast - slow- moderately fast - fast
first movement usually in sonata form
2
Q
Define <b>chamber music</b>
A
music for a small ensembles (2 to 10 players)
one player per part
usually performed without a conductor
3
Q
Define <b>theme and variations</b>
A
a melody is stated and then under goes a series of transformations
changes can be made to melody, harmony, rhythm, or orchestra
often used in slow movement of sonata cycle