MAPEH Flashcards
The classical era, also called _______ is the period from 1750-1820
“Age of Reason”
The piano “piano-forte” was invented around 1700 and began to replace the _____ only around 1775.
harpsichord
The rhythm is flexible, with unexpected pauses and syncopation
Rhythm of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
Texture of The Clock
The music is homophonic
Mood may change gradually or suddenly, expressing conflicting surges of elation and depression.
Contrast of Mood of Symphony No. 5 in C Minor
The melody is balanced and symmetrical.
Melody of Sonata No. 11 in A Major K311.
There is a gradual dynamic change– crescendo and decrescendo
Dynamics of Surprise Symphony
______ wrote music to meet the needs of a more diverse audience. As a result, music forms during this period were simpler and lesser intense.
Composers
The people grew disinterested with themes of ancient myths and instead favored themes they could relate to.
Audience
One of the most prominent composers of the classical period.
Franz Joseph Haydn
A child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
He was the composer who bridge the late Classical era and the early Romantic era.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
He began to go deaf in 1796 but this did not become a hindrance.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
_______ is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in a theatrical setting.
Opera
Two distinct styles of opera
Opera Seria & Opera Buffa
The period of economic progress. The period stirred enthusiasm for the study of ancient philosophy and artistic values.
Renaissance
Most of his symphonies have nicknames as the “Surprise Symphony”, “The Clock”, “The Military”.
Franz Joseph Haydn
He compose wonderful concertos, symphonies and operas such as:
• The Marriage of Figaro (1786)
• Don Giovanni (1789)
• The Magic Flute – which became popular.
Other known works:
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
• Symphony No. 40 in G Major
• Sonata No. 11 in A Major K311
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart