MAPEH W1 - Music of the Classical Period (old book, new book, .pptx) Flashcards
The _________ ______, spanning 1750-1820, was a period of significant change in Central Europe during the mid-18th century, marked by the fragmentation of the Holy Roman Empire into small, semi-autonomous municipalities, and the rise of wealthy aristocrats.
classical period
The classical period, spanning ____-____ (year), was a period of significant change in Central Europe during the mid-18th century, marked by the fragmentation of the Holy Roman Empire into small, semi-autonomous municipalities, and the rise of wealthy aristocrats.
1750-1820
The classical period, was enveloped in the _____________ ______, which is also known as “___ ___ __ ______.”
Enlightenment Period and The Age of Reason
During this time, people were into the use of reason, logic, and rational thoughts in interpreting the world.
classical period
The rise of the ______ _____ bridged the distinction between rich and poor during the classical period.
middle class
Name the three revolutions that marked the classical period.
French Revolution, American Revolution, and Industrial Revolution
TRUE OR FALSE: Because of the revolutions during the classical period, some countries changed from democracy to monarchy.
FALSE. … from monarchy to democracy.
What revolution was about technological advancements, such as machines, engines, and more? This revolution made people move to cities to work. Artists worked under patrons during this time.
Industrial Revolution
During the classical period, political leadership of small-city states like ________, ______, and ______ was in the hands of wealthy aristocrats.
Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague
What is characterized by its form, symmetry, and balance and may be described as having contrasts in mood like a sudden or gradual change in expression from joy to depression?
classical music
TRUE OR FALSE: Composers wrote less complicated and easy to understand music during the classical period so that more people can appreciate it.
TRUE
What do you call the style wherein simpler melodies that were easier to sing characterized the music with a contrast of mood within the movement?
galant style
What is the period of elegance?
classical period
These include having a monophonic texture and harmony and contrasts in mood.
classical music elements
IDENTIFY THE COMPOSER:
He was born in Salzburg, Austria on January 27, 1756.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
IDENTIFY THE COMPOSER:
His father was a successful composer, violinist, and assistant concertmaster at the Salzburg court.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
IDENTIFY THE COMPOSER:
He was known as a child prodigy for his exemplary musical talent at an early age.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
IDENTIFY THE COMPOSER:
He was a violin virtuoso.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
IDENTIFY THE COMPOSER:
He composed minuets and symphonies when he was only nine years old.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
IDENTIFY THE COMPOSER:
He spent his childhood traveling around Europe, playing for nobles, royalty and the public.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
IDENTIFY THE COMPOSER:
He started public performances across Europe at the age of six.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
IDENTIFY THE COMPOSER:
He composed hundreds of works:
• sonatas
• symphonies
• masses
• concertos
• operas
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
IDENTIFY THE COMPOSER:
He is described as talented and prodigious musical composer who was:
• a successful composer
• a violinist
• an assistant concert master
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the son of _______ and ____ _____ _____ ______.
Leopold and Anna Maria Pertl Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s only sister was _____ ____, nicknamed _______.
Maria Anna and Nannerl
HIGHLIGHTS OF WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S LIFE:
____ - Mozart appeared in public as a keyboard performer.
1761
HIGHLIGHTS OF WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S LIFE:
____ - He traveled with his sister to the court of Prince Maximilian III of Bavaria in Munich, and at the Imperial Court in Vienna and Prague.
1762
HIGHLIGHTS OF WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S LIFE:
____ - He composed his first opera called?
1763 and La Finta Semplica (Semplice)
HIGHLIGHTS OF WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S LIFE:
____ - He wrote the first carnival opera called?
1770 and Mitridate re di Ponto
HIGHLIGHTS OF WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S LIFE:
____ - He composed the solo (three-movement) motet?
1773, Exsultate, Jubilate, and K 165
HIGHLIGHTS OF WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S LIFE:
__7_ - He wrote the Italian opera titled?
1775 and La finta giardiniera, K. 196.
HIGHLIGHTS OF WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S LIFE:
____-____ - He turned his efforts to composing *piano concertos that culminated in the composing of the?
1776-1777 and E-flat concerto K 271