Music Exam Notes Flashcards
How did the Classical Era look at religion?
They turned away from from the established religion to the new era-humanism religion
Name the characteristics of the Classical ere
People sought music mainly for its cultural and entertainment value
At what age did Mozart begin his music career?
5
Was Mozart a wise decision maker? Give an example.
No/// He spend all of his money and died poor
Define absolute music.
Music for music’s sake/// it had no special story
What did the Romantic composers use their music to express?
Emotions
Did Mozart’s father want him to be like Beethoven?
No
The eighteenth century has been called the _______
Age of Enlightenment
What is the difference between baroque and classical music?
Classical was more homophonic
How was the Romantic Era characterized?
Saw nature as a god/// painted about nature/// less restraint
What was Hayden’s funeral like?
Huge event with thousands of people
Who was a Vienna choir boy?
Hayden
Did the U.S. have a strong group of nationalistic composers in the Romantic Era?
No
What was Hayden’s most famous oratorio?
The Creation
During which years did the Romantic era of music take place?
1800-1900
Name the characteristics of Romantic music.
It’s full of emotion and feelings
Who wrote programmatic symphonies?
Litz and Tchaikovsky
Define tone poem
Another name for symphonic poem
Define incidental music
Music intended for performance during a play
Name music Berlioz wrote
Symphony fantastic
What era was Schubert in and how many songs did he compose?
Romantic/// 600
What kind of music did Listz write and in what era?
Absolute music/// Romantic
Who composed “Sleigh Ride”
Mozart
Define crescendo and decrescendo.
Crescendo- gradually louder
Decrescendo- gradually softer
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
9
Define melisma.
Vocal passage with several notes sung to 1 syllable of text
What did the music of the Renaissance imitate?
Greek models
Who was Martin Luther? Was he a musician?
Augustian monk and theologian/// yes
What did the doctrine of affections mean?
Music should express the words
Which was more conservative: Renaissance music or Baroque music?
Renaissance
What did Johann Sebastian Bach dedicate his compositions to?
God
How far back did music date?
Beginning of man (Genesis)
What is another name for Plainsong?
Gregorian Chant
Music of the Middle Ages added what element?
Harmony
Guido of Arezzo was credited with developing _____________?
Pitches using joints in your hand/ predecessor of doreme
A Renaissance composer would most likely have written a _________
Motet for Catholic Church
The most famous composer of the Counter Reformation was _________
Palastrina
What was the most sacred meter to a Baroque composer?
9/8
Who made violins?
Idk maybe Brodie
What is a Reformation hymn called?
Corale
What was a book of rhymed Scripture?
Psalter
Define opera
Secular piece that has orchestra, costumes, and staging
Define recitative.
Speech-like solo in an oratorio
Define suite.
Collection of pieces for an instrument ensemble
Who wrote “Water Music”?
Handel
Who wrote “The Art of the Fugue”?
Bach
