Franz Joseph Haydn Terms Flashcards

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Define <b>string quartet</b>

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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

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Define <b>chamber music</b>

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music for a small ensembles (2 to 10 players)

one player per part

usually performed without a conductor

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Define <b>theme and variations</b>

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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

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