Quiz 11 Flashcards
Who are the four composers of the Classical Period?
Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert
What is the String Quartet as a genre?
Two violins, viola, cello.
What is the Symphony as a genre?
Orchestra.
How many movements are in both Symphony and String Quartet?
4 Movements
Music that has no literary, dramatic, or pictorial program. Also called pure music.
Absolute Music
Melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a piece.
Theme
Musical expression of a theme by varying its melodic outline, harmony, or rhythm.
Thematic Development
Made for small ensembles, 3-10 people. Meant to be performed in a small area.
Chamber Music
Restatement of an idea or motive at a different pitch level.
Sequence
Who composed String Quartet in C Major, “Emperor”?
Haydn
Who was String Quartet in C Major, “Emperor” written for?
Franz II
What are the performing forces of String Quartet in C Major, “Emperor”?
Two violins, viola, cello. String Quartet.
Who composed Symphony No. 100 in G Major, “Military”?
Haydn
What is the genre of Symphony No. 100 in G Major, “Military”?
Symphony
What are the performing forces of Symphony No. 100 in G Major, “Military”?
Large Orchestra (Strings, Woodwinds, Trumpets, French Horns, and Percussion)