Music of the Classical Period and Life of Haydn Flashcards
When did the music of the Classical Period begin
1750 to 1820
A kind of music that served a sophisticated and wealthy society
Classical Music
The Classical Period was also referred to as
Viennese Classical Period
Golden Age of Music
It is what inspired classical music. Artistic expression dedicated to elegance, gracefulness, and at the same time, frivolous
Rococo Ideals
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
Vocal Music
It is also known as serious opera or grand opera. Implies a heroic or tragic drama about mythological characters like gods or goddesses
Opera Seria
Uses spoken dialogues or recitatives with less profound music. Features a humorous plot
Comic Opera
What are the Two Types of Opera in the Classical Period
Opera Seria and Comic Opera
What are the Types of Comic Opera
Opera Buffa, Opera Comique, English Ballad Opera and Singspiel
Full length comic opera sung throughout with a combination of serious and comic characters
Opera Buffa
Kind of opera where songs were performed alternately with spoken dialogue
Opera Comique
Consists of songs that set new words to borrowed tunes and parodied operatic conventions
English Ballad Opera
An opera in Germany with spoken dialogue and lively musical numbers in styles familiar to Germany or influenced by Italian Comic Opera
Singspiel
A kind of music that became more important than vocal music during Classical Period
Instrumental Music
An extended instrumental work for a solo instrument with a piano accompaniment. A four movement form
Sonata
The most important and influential form of the sonata. Played by an orchestra. Consists of four movements which contrast in temp and mood
Symphony
The word symphony came from the word
sinfonia
An instrumental work for a solo instrument like the piano, violin, or any other instrument. Has three movements
Concerto
A sonata for a small group of players (violin, viola, and cello)
String Quartet
Instrumental music played before an opera. Has three sections
Overture
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
Franz Joseph Haydn
When was Franz Joseph Haydn born and when did he die
Born: March 31, 1732 in Rohrau, Austria
Died: May 31, 1809 in Vienna
The movement that is fast and lively. Usually in sonata-allegro form and in duple meter
First Movement
A movement that is andante(slow). Follows the form ABA, showing the theme and variations or rondo form.
Second Movement
A movement that is triple meter in a minuet dance style
Third Movement
Cheerful in sonata form or rondo form: using duple meter
Fourth Movement
