Music Appreciation Classical Period

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Some cards for Classical Period of Music.

Created Mar 24, 2009
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1	Where was the Classical period most important?	Austria
2	Who was the most enlightened of Hapsburg monarchs who emancipated peasantry, furthered education,...	Joseph II
3	This was an important intellectual movement of the 18th century that also helped define music...	The Enlightenment. The emphasis of this movement veered away from the natural world to a move...
4	T/F? During the Enlightenment people applied intelligence used to solve scientific problems...	True. religion was no longer an overriding force in people's lives.
5	The 18th century was an age that socially valued ______, _______, ______.	Intelligence, Wit, sensitivity. The philosophy of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...
6	In contrast to the Baroque period, the arts were expected to ______ rather than to instruct,...	Please. Composers intended for their work to entertain audiences for enjoyment's sake.
7	_______ demanded opera that would portray real people in real life which led the way for comic...	Jean-Jacques Rousseau
8	_______ _______ was the most important operatic form of the 18th century.	Comic Opera
9	What were the influences of the Enlightenment?	The pursuit of happiness, art + entertainment, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Opera, The Novel,...
10	_____ was the most significant literary form of the time. Portrayed realistic observations...	The Novel
11	This idea meant a return to simple, natural values rejecting the Baroque period. Operas of...	Neoclassicism
12	Up until this time, music was performed in opera houses. What became popular for music listeners?	Concerts.
13	The 2 concepts that describe style features of the Classical Period are _______ and _____ ______.	Natural and Pleasing Variety
14	What was the rhythm like of the Classical Period?	Rhythms of various themes tend to differ in obvious and subtle ways.
15	What were the dynamics like in the Classical Period?	Flexible and Varied
16	What was the Tone Color like in the Classical Period?	Orchestra was used with many different instruments in order to express "pleasing variety"
17	What was the Melody like in the Classical Period?	Simple and Clear. Melodies that were easy to remember and catchy
18	What was the Texture like during the Classical Period?	Mostly homophony.
19	What are the 3 steps of repetitions and cadences that were used to extend musical ideas while...	1) Themes tend to be repeated immediately 2) Themes are led into a very distinct manner 3)...
20	What were the important musical forms during the period?	Sonata Form, minuet form, rondo, and them + variation form.
21	This form is in ABA form with A being the exposition, B being the development, and A being...	Sonata
22	What does an exposition (A) do?	Exposes the theme
23	What does the development (B) do?	Emphasizes and builds on the theme
24	What does the Recapitulation do?	Restates the themes and other elements of the piece
25	The ______ was the only surviving dance type performed in the Classical period.	minuet
26	What was the structure of Classical Dance Form?	ABA. A= Minuet B= Trio A= Minuet
27	This form is consists of an A them followed by various episodes after which A returns?	Rondo form. Can be simple as ABACA or complex as ABACABA. Remember ABACADABRA for help.
28	A Sonata (Not sonata form) is what?	A piece for 1 or 2 instruments only. Its a 3 movement genre- Fast, Slow, Very Fast
29	What did the Classical Concierto consist of?	Sounded like a a contest between the orchestra and the soloist.
30	A sonata form with a double exposition with a section for the orchestra and another for the...	Double Exposition Form
31	What instruments did a String Quartet usually consist of?	2 violins, a viola, and a cello
32	The String Quartet is considered to be ______ _____.	Chamber Music- Music created by 2-9 players which can be played in a small hall.
33	Italian comic opera is also called _______ ______	Opera Buffa
34	A form of Opera Buffa consisting of dialogues and action is called a ________?	Recitatives
35	form of Opera Buffa consisting of static meditation and emotional expression is called ______.	Arias
36	form of Opera Buffa consisting of a dynamic piece or 2 or more people prividing musical contrast...	Ensemble
37	T/F. Several of Moazart's comic operas also presented and underlying level of seriousness....	True