The Music Genre of Classical Era Flashcards
It became more _ in this period, as compared to other eras.
Instrumental music, prevalent
_ were made available to _ for entertainment purposes.
Public concerts, middle class
The orchestra became _ in terms of its instruments and members
bigger
_, _, and _ dominated the music scene
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
-Franz Joseph Haydn
-Ludwig van Beethoven
The _ was replaced by the piano, which is capable of producing more _ and _ sounds.
harpsichord, subtle, soft
_ was bridged by _ and _.
Terraced dynamics, crescendo, decrescendo
Soft to loud
Crescendo
Loud to soft
Decrescendo
Three important genres during classical period are:
-Sonata
-concerto
-symphony
The _ is a genre for solo instrument music that is usually for the _.
Sonata, piano
Sonata is usually has _ or more movements
two
It is the first part of this multi-movement composition
Sonata allegro form
Sonata allegro has a _-part structure that features _ and _ commonly used for instrumental music
three, repetition, contrast
It is the first section of the sonata
Exposition
It is the second section
Development
It is the last section
Recapitulation
Sonata is in _ form
ABA
In this movement, two contrasting themes or melodies
Exposition
In this movement,, two themes were varied to create a contrasting sections
Development
In this movement, the theme was repeated with few changes
Recapitulation
It is the genre for orchestra that features one _
Concerto, soloist
It is an extended work for orchestra with _ to _ movements
Symphony, 3-4
Symphonies usually lasted for - minutes
30-45
The first movement of symphony is _ followed by _ movement, then a _ or _ form, and the _ or the _.
sonata allegro form, slow, minuet or dance, Rondo or finale
