The symphony Flashcards
What type of Era did Scarlatti compose in?
Baroque
what is the symphonia and how does it relate to the classical symphony?
was a short overture that was heard at the beginning of a 17th-century Italian opera, the word means sounding together as it was performed by multiple instruments. This effected the classical symphony as these short symphonia’s were being heard outside the opera hall as it gained more exposure as people requested them. these developed into the symphony.
How long did the classical period last?
from the mid 18th century to the early 19th century
In the 18th century who had access to music?
music was often reserved for the social elite: many orchestra performances were private events funded by wealthy aristocrats.
Why did middle class listeners appear in Europe?
new economic prosperity
What funded public concerts in the 18th century?
public ticket sales
What were melodies like in the early symphony?
composers reacted against the complex and elaborate melodies of the baroque era which used heavy ornamentation and a wide use of sequence. The classical era focused on balance, symmetry and simplicity.
What was style Galant about in the classical era?
focuses on balance, symmetry and simplicity.
What was the structure of the movements in the symphony?
1st movement- fast - sonata form
2nd movement - slow - binary/rounded form
3rd movement - minuet and trio
4th movement - fast - rondo/ sonata rondo
How is sonata form structured?
Exposition- 1st subject (tonic key) and 2nd subject (dominant key) usually has a transition section to help modulate between two keys
Development- develops motifs and has lots of modulations key changes
Recapitulation- 1st subject(tonic) and 2nd subject(tonic)
Optional Coda
What year did Johann Stamitz compose his symphony?
1750
