List B Flashcards
1
Q
Facts about Mozart
A
- Austrian
- Child prodigy
- Conductor, organist, violinist and virtuoso pianist
2
Q
What are some of Mozart’s well known works
A
- magic flute
- the marriage of figaro
- later symphonies and concertos
3
Q
Who were mozart’s influences
A
- George Frederick Handel
- Johann Sebastian Bach
4
Q
What time period(s) was Mozart in and explain characteristics
A
Classical:
- simplicity and elegance
- single line melodies
- more symphonies, concertos, solo instrumental pieces and operas
- smooth legato phrasing
5
Q
What form
A
Rondo form: ABACA
6
Q
Key and main modulations
A
Key: d major
Modulations:
- A# major
- D# minor
- G major
- E minor
7
Q
Allegretto grazioso
A
Fairly fast and lively, gracefully
8
Q
Dolce
A
Sweet
9
Q
Tutti
A
Everyone (plays)
10
Q
Ossia
A
Alternative passage
11
Q
Grace note with line through it
A
Acciacatura
- comes before the beat
12
Q
Grace note no line
A
Appoggiatura
- take up about half the note’s length
- on the beat
