unit 4 classical

Question 1

When is the classical era?

Answer 1

1750-1825

Question 2

who are the most famous composers from the era?

Answer 2

Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven

Question 3

what did early symphonies evolve from

Answer 3

opera overtures

Question 4

sonata form

Answer 4

Includes exposition, development, and recapitulation (repeated exposition). first theme, modulation, second theme, closing theme etc

Question 5

Rondo form ?

Answer 5

ritornello form with distinct B and C sections

Question 6

Astra Coeli (1750ish)

Answer 6

Sacred aria (ABA) by Anna Bon with virtuosic singing with high range

Question 7

String quartet

Answer 7

genre championed by Haydn important among amateurs and patrons

Question 8

Abduction -Mozart

Answer 8

Composed with “Turkish theme” to please the Viennese. feels like parody, uses concept of the “Other”23