Mozart and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Flashcards
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Mozart
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1756-1791
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Birthplace
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Salzberg, Austria
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Teacher
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Leopold Mozart (his father) was a highly esteemed violinist, court musician, and composer
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Contributions in music
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- demonstrated Viennese classical era ideals -> balance, poise, elegance, etc
- opera was his main career - opera Seria, opera buffa, singspiel
- explored all classical era genres
- Influenced by Bach’s piano concertos
- contributed to sonata form
- good vocal qualities and melodic lyricism
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Genre
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serenade for strings (chamber music)
6
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Date composed
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1787
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First movement
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- Allegro
- G major
- Sonata form
- 4-4 time
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Second movement
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- Andante
- C major
- 2-2 time
- Rondo form (ABACA) + coda
9
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Third movement
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- Menuet and Trio
- G major
- 3-4 time
- Allegretto
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Fourth movement
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- Allegro
- G major
- Sonata Rondo form
- 2-2 time
