lecture 1-15-16

Question 1

pioneer in the development of the symphony and string quartet
most important works : 104 symphonies in 45 years; 83 string quartets

Answer 1

joseph haydn 1732-1809

Question 2

4 instruments- 2 violins, viola, and cello
4 movements- like a symphony
FAST SLOW DANCE FAST
intended for performers

Answer 2

string quartet

Question 3

• a dance from the baroque dance suite
• ternary form ABA
• Triple meter
• light contrast after the slow movement

Answer 3

minuet & trio– third movement

Question 4

form in which a main theme (A) returns several times in alternation with other themes
often the form used in the last movement of symphonies string quartet and sonatas

Answer 4

Rondo

Question 5

instrumental virtuosity
soloist against orchestra
3 movements- FAST SLOW FAST
double exposition form
–orchestra exposition does not modulate
–solo exposition modulates to second theme
– shortly before the end, formal pause and cadenza

Answer 5

Classical concerto