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MUS 101 Classical Era Quiz

Terms in this set (26)

Format of a Sonata
Theme one, bridge, theme two, development, bridge, recap
Sonata Form
Opening fast movement of a classical symphony, sonata, or string quartet
Theme and Variations
Used either as an independent piece or as one movement of a symphony, sonata, or string quartet; it is when the theme is repeated over and over and is changed each time
Minuet and Trio
Often used as the third movement of classical symphonies, string quartets, and other works; written in ABA form
Rondo
Features a tuneful main theme that returns several times in alternation with other themes; used as either an independent piece or as one movement of a symphony, string quartet, or sonata; often serves as a finale because of its liveliness, regularity, and buoyancy bring a happy sense of conclusion; often in ABACA and ABACABA form
Classical Concerto
Three movement work for an instrumental soloist and orchestra
Classical Symphony
An extended, ambitious composition typically lasting between twenty and forty-five minutes; consists of four movement that evoke a wide range of emotions; typically fast, slow, medium, and fast
Chamber Music
Music designed for the intimate setting of a room in a home or palace rather than for a public concert hall; performed by a small group of two to nine musicians; lighter in sound than classical orchestral music
Joseph Haydn
Born in Austrian village called Rohrau, served as choirboy in the Cathedral of St. Stephen but later put on the street when his voice changed; eventually served as composer for Esterhazys family; went to England after prince dies and gets an hononary degree from Oxford and becomes a celebrity; died in 1809; called "Papa" because he was such a nice person and he is known as father of the symphony and string quartet
Symphony #94 movement 2
Composer: Haydn
Era: Classical
Genre: Symphony, 2nd movement
Trumpet Concerto in E Flat Major movement 3
Composer: Haydn
Era: Classical
Genre: Concerto, 3rd movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
One of the most amazing child prodigies in history; born in Salzburg, Austria; had incredible musical memory; he began his professional life as an international celebrity; eventually became a freelance musician because he could not tolerate being trated like a servant; famous operas include Don Giovanni and Marriage of Figaro; died in 1791 at the age of 36; probably the greatest opera composer of all time
Symphony #40 movements 1 and 4
Composer: Mozart
Era: Classical
Genre: Symphony
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik movement 3
Composer: Mozart
Era: Classical
Genre: Serenade
La Ci Darem Mano from Don Giovanni
Composer: Mozart
Era: Classical
Genre: Duet from an opera
Dies Irae from Requiem
Composer: Mozart
Era: Classical
Genre: Third movement of a requiem
Requiem
A mass for the dead
Ludwig van Beethoven
Represents the highest level of musical genius; born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany; went to Vienna when he was sixteen to improvise for Mozart; moved to Vienna when he was 22 to study with Haydn; started to become deaf when he was 29; composed the Eroica; at the age of 44, his hearing had gotten so bad he had to stop playing in public; produced his Ninth Symphony in total deafness
Symphony #5 all four movements
Composer: Beethoven
Era: Classical
Genre: Symphony
String Quartet in C Minor Opus 18, No 4, movement 4
Composer: Beethoven
Era: Classical
Genre: Rondo of a string quartet
Serenade
Work that's usually light in mood, meant for evening entertainment; written for a small orchestra or for a string quartet plus a double bass
Coda
The rounding off of a movement by repeating themes or developing them further
Development
Often the most dramatic section of the movement, harmonic tension increases and the themes are developed
Exposition
Sets up a strong conflict between the tonic and the new key, and between the first theme and the second theme
Bridge
Development that leads to the second theme which is in a new key
Recapitulation
It brings resolution, we again hear the first theme, bridge, second theme, and concluding materials
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