Music of the Classical Period and Life of Haydn

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When did the music of the Classical Period begin

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1750 to 1820

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A kind of music that served a sophisticated and wealthy society

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Classical Music

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The Classical Period was also referred to as

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Viennese Classical Period
Golden Age of Music

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It is what inspired classical music. Artistic expression dedicated to elegance, gracefulness, and at the same time, frivolous

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Rococo Ideals

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Originated in Italy. Reform opera was the first to fall under this kind of music. Composers wanted the music to be more natural and directly expressive rather than giving much ornamentations and embellishment

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Vocal Music

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It is also known as serious opera or grand opera. Implies a heroic or tragic drama about mythological characters like gods or goddesses

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Opera Seria

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Uses spoken dialogues or recitatives with less profound music. Features a humorous plot

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Comic Opera

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What are the Two Types of Opera in the Classical Period

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Opera Seria and Comic Opera

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What are the Types of Comic Opera

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Opera Buffa, Opera Comique, English Ballad Opera and Singspiel

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Full length comic opera sung throughout with a combination of serious and comic characters

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Opera Buffa

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Kind of opera where songs were performed alternately with spoken dialogue

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Opera Comique

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Consists of songs that set new words to borrowed tunes and parodied operatic conventions

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English Ballad Opera

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An opera in Germany with spoken dialogue and lively musical numbers in styles familiar to Germany or influenced by Italian Comic Opera

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Singspiel

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A kind of music that became more important than vocal music during Classical Period

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Instrumental Music

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An extended instrumental work for a solo instrument with a piano accompaniment. A four movement form

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Sonata

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The most important and influential form of the sonata. Played by an orchestra. Consists of four movements which contrast in temp and mood

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Symphony

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The word symphony came from the word

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sinfonia

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An instrumental work for a solo instrument like the piano, violin, or any other instrument. Has three movements

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Concerto

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A sonata for a small group of players (violin, viola, and cello)

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String Quartet

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Instrumental music played before an opera. Has three sections

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Overture

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Was considered to be the key figure in the evolution of music during the Classical Period. Earned the title Father of the String Quartet and Father of the Symphony

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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When was Franz Joseph Haydn born and when did he die

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Born: March 31, 1732 in Rohrau, Austria
Died: May 31, 1809 in Vienna

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The movement that is fast and lively. Usually in sonata-allegro form and in duple meter

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First Movement

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A movement that is andante(slow). Follows the form ABA, showing the theme and variations or rondo form.

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Second Movement

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A movement that is triple meter in a minuet dance style

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Third Movement

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Cheerful in sonata form or rondo form: using duple meter

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Fourth Movement