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Important historical events during classical period except one.
A. French Revolution
B. Napoleonic Wars
C. American Revolution
D. EDSA 1
edsa 1
the classical era also called
age of enlightenment
Cultural life was dominated by the __________, as patrons of musicians and artist who generally influenced the arts.
Aristocracy
The style of broken chord accompaniment called ____________ was practiced and was named after DOMINICO ALBERTI.
Alberti Bass.
Short and clearly defined musical phrases with two or more contrasting themes.
Melody.
Very defined and regular.
Rhythm.
The symphony __________ was organized into four sections -strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.
Orchestra.
One of the most prominent composers of the classical period. He is known for his “rag-to-riches” story.
Franz Joseph Haydn
Classical Art dates back to as early as 500 BC developed by the ________.
Greeks
He is a child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history. Unfortunately , due to mismanaged finances he lived his life in poverty , died young and was buried in an unknown grave.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
He was the composer who bridged the late Classical era and the early Romantic era.
Ludwig Van Beethoven
A multi-movement work for solo instrument, it came from the word “Sonare” which means to make a sound. This term is applied to a variety of works for a solo instrument such as keyboard or violin.
Sonata
The first part of a composition in sonata form that introduces the theme.
Exposition
The middle part of the sonata-allegro form wherein themes are being developed.
Development
Repeats the theme as they first emerge in the opening exposition.
Recapitulation
It is a multi-movement work designed for an instrumental soloist and orchestra.
Concerto
Symphony is a multi-movement work for orchestra, the symphony is derived from the word “_________” which literally means “a harmonious sounding together”.
Sinfonia
It is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in a theatrical setting.
Opera
In fact, most of the Classical Art that has survived today is ________, not Greek.
Roman.
He was called the archetypal “Renaissance Man”.
Leonardo da Vinci
It is characterized by rich color, Christian themes, intense shadowing, and highly dramatic scenes that are heavily foreshortened.
Baroque Art
An art was much different than Baroque art, as many Baroque artists gave up their symmetry for the ornate and playful style and was often used by nobles for displaying their wealth.
Rococo
The __________ movement originated as a revolt against the Age of Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution of early modern Europe.
Romanticism