Terms Part 7

Question 1

sonata-rondo form

Answer 1

Blends both forms of the sonata and the rondo

Question 2

string quartet

Answer 2

A group of four musicians who play string instruments

Question 3

subject

Answer 3

The material, usually a recognizable melody, upon which part or all of a composition is based

Question 4

Symbolism

Answer 4

A French literary movement of the late 19th century.

Question 5

symphonic poem

Answer 5

One of the most important forms of orchestral program music. Invented by Franz Liszt

Question 6

symphony

Answer 6

An orchestra’s large-scale musical composition, usually requiring 50-80 instruments

Question 7

ternary form

Answer 7

A three-part musical form consisting of an opening section (A), a following section (B) and then a repetition of the first section (A)

ABA

Question 8

theme and variations

Answer 8

A musical composition form based on the idea of a melodic theme which is then repeated with changes in melody, harmony, and rhythm called variations

Question 9

tonal answer

Answer 9

When the subject begins with a prominent dominant note, or where there is a prominent dominant note very close to the beginning of the subject

Question 10

verse-chorus structure

Answer 10

consists of two main sections – a verse and chorus
Often contrast melodically, rhythmically, harmonically and dynamically

Question 11

Viennese school

Answer 11

Refers to the musical style forged by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven as their contemporaries.

Question 12

whole-tone scale

Answer 12

Contains six notes and is made up entirely of whole-steps

Question 13

word painting

Answer 13

The musical technique of composing music that reflects the literal meaning of a song’s lyrics or story elements in programmatic music