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The first movement of this work features a monothematic exposition.

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Symphony No. 104 in D Major
“London” Symphony
by Haydn

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This dance was based on an earlier polyphonic chanson by Josquin des Prez.

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Pavane “Mile regretz”
from Danserye
by Susato

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This work was sung in a responsorial style and was designated as part of the Mass for Easter Day.

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Haec Dies (chant)

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The concertino in this work consists of trumpet, oboe, recorder and violin.

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Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major

by Bach

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The terzetto in this work is based on sonata form and features vivid musical characterization.

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The Marriage of Figaro

by Mozart

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This work is comprised of twenty-two movements arranged in three suites.

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Water Music

by Handel

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This work for five voices features a highly chromatic opening.

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Moro lasso, al mio duolo

by Gesualdo

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Based on a strophic Latin poem, this work features passages of canonic imitation, voice pairing and homorhythmic texture.

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Ave Maria…virgo serena

by Josquin des Prez

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The fourth movement of this work is based on a Lied by the same composer.

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Piano Quintet in A Major
“Trout” Quintet
by Schubert

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The first movement of this work features a sonata-allegro from with a double exposition.

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Piano Concerto in G Major

by Mozart

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This two-voice work features a newly composed florid counterpoint against the original chant melody.

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Haec Dies (Organum)

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Written for four voices, this work makes extensive use of word painting to convey its light-hearted, pastoral text.

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Fair Phyllis

by Farmer

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This three-voice work utilizes a rhythmic ostinato in the tenor voice and features a different text for each part.

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O mitissima/Virgo/Haec dies

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The overture to this work is in D major, and is written in modified sonata-allegro form without a development.

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The Marriage of Figaro

by Mozart

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This work demonstrates stile concitato.

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The Coronation of Poppea

by Monteverdi

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Performances of this monophonic dance may have included improvised accompaniment.

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Royal Estampie No. 4

from Chansonnier du Roy

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Completed in 1798, this work takes its inspiration from both the Bible and Milton’s “Paradise Lost”.

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The Creation

by Haydn

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This three-voice composition sets a text written by the composer in rondeau form.

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Puis qu’en oubli

by de Machaut

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Considered the first true English opera, this work also incorporates dynamic string writing in the Italian style and the regal character of the French overture.

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Dido and Aeneas

by Purcell

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The contrapuntal clarity of this work embodies the ideals of the Counter-Reformation.

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Missa Papae Marcelli

by Palestrina

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The monophonic melody is based on the Dorian mode.

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Royal Estampie No 4

from Chansonnier du Roy

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This work is one of the earliest examples of Medieval dance.

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Royal Estampie No 4

from Chansonnier du Roy

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This work uses plainchant throughout for its cantus firmus.

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O mitissima/Virgo/Haec Dies

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It is a five-voice a cappella work.

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Moro lasso, al mio duolo

by Gesualdo

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The exaggerated use of word painting is typical of the late Renaissance style.
Moro lasso, al mio duolo | by Gesualdo
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It has a sectional structure, with open and closed endings.
Royal Estampie No 4 | from Chansonnier du Roy
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It opens with imitative entries from the highest voice to the lowest.
Ave Maria...virgo serena | by Josquin des Prez
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The descending chromaticism represents grief and death.
Moro lasso, al mio duolo | by Gesualdo
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The rhythm is unmeasured, following the natural prose rhythm of the text.
Haec Dies (chant)
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The triplum and duplum often overlap.
O mitissima/Virgo/Haec Dies
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It features consonant harmony based on thirds and sixths.
Ave Maria...virgo serena | by Josquin des Prez
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This is a polyphonic work by Guillaume de Machaut.
Puis qu'en oubli | by de Machaut
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This is a 15th-century motet employing a single text.
Ave Maria...virgo serena | by Josquin des Prez
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This work was composed by Giovanni Peirluigi da Palestrina.
Missa Papae Marcelli | by Palestrina
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The cantus firmus presents the original chant in very long notes.
Haec Dies (Organum)
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It was composed in the style of Leonin.
Haec Dies (Organum)
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This is a 13th century motet.
O mitissima/Virgo/Haec Dies
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When performing this three-voice chanson, musica ficta was usually employed.
Puis qu'en oubli | by de Machaut
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This work demonstrates characteristics of the Ars nova.
Puis qu'en oubli | by de Machaut
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This work was written by the Franco-Flemish composer Josquin des Prez.
Ave Maria...virgo serena | by Josquin des Prez
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This is an example of music from the Notre Dame School.
Haec Dies (Organum)
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This work is scored for SATTBB.
Missa Papae Marcelli | by Palestrina
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This work opens with an upward leap of a perfect 4th, which is imitated in subsequent entries.
Ave Maria...virgo serena | by Josquin des Prez
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It was first performed on a barge on July 17, 1717.
Water Music | by Handel
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It is from the collection, "Escercizi per gravicembalo"
Sonata in D Major, L463/K430 | by Scarlatti
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Examples of word painting occur on "up and down" and "O, then they fell a-kissing".
Fair Phyllis | by Farmer
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The final couplet is entirely homorhythmic, ending on open 5ths.
Ave Maria...virgo serena | by Josquin des Prez
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Repetition of music and text occurs because of the rondeau structure.
Puis qu'en oubli | by de Machaut
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The solo exposition contains a new theme introduced by the piano.
Piano Concerto in G Major, K 453 | by Mozart
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It opens with a monophonic intonation sung by the priest or cantor.
Missa Papae Marcelli | by Palestrina
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In the opening, trumpets play ascending triadic figures answered by descending scales.
"Allegro" from Water Music | by Handel
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It displays continuous imitation, opening with an ascending perfect 4th
Ave Maria...virgo serena | by Josquin des Prez
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Organal, discant, and monophonic sections alternate
Haec Dies (Organum)
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This dance for couples from the Middle Ages has a stately, noble character.
Royal Estampie No. 4 | from Chansonnier du Roy
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The duplum praises Mary and the Immaculate Conception.
O mitissima/Virgo/Haec Dies
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The fifth movement features a unison chorus in 6/8.
Cantata No. 80 A Mighty Fortress is our God By J.S. Bach
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Characters include a teenage page boy and a gossipy music teacher.
The Marriage of Figaro | by Mozart
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The cadenza is placed at the end of the recapitulation section.
Piano Concerto in G Major, K 453 | by Mozart
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It is a five-movement sonata cycle.
Piano Quintet in A Major "Trout" Quintet by Schubert
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The Allegro from the D major suite features brass and stings in dialogue.
Water Music | by Handel
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The fourth movement is a theme and variations.
Piano Quintet in A Major "Trout" Quintet by Schubert
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It is one of a set of six concerti grossi.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major | by Bach
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The first theme of the exposition has a folk-like quality.
Symphony No. 104 in D Major "London" Symphony by Haydn
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The opening ritornello is restated throughout the first movement.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major | by Bach
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The first movement features a double exposition.
Piano Concerto in G Major, K 453 | by Mozart
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It was originally composed for an outdoor performance.
Water Music | by Handel
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It begins with a slow introduction in the tonic minor key.
Symphony No. 104 in D Major "London" Symphony by Haydn
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Many of the movements are in ternary form.
Water Music | by Handel
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The performing forces are piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Piano Quintet in A Major "Trout" Quintet by Schubert
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The ripieno consistsof string orchestra and continuo.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major | by Bach
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It was composed for Barbara von Ployer, one of the composer's most gifted students.
Piano Concerto in G Major, K 453 | by Mozart

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