Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Musical Style and Contributions

Question 1

How did Mozart exemplify Viennese Classical ideals?

Answer 1

elegance,
balance,
poise,
refinement,
proportion

Question 2

which genres did Mozart explore?

Answer 2

virtually all Classical genres

Question 3

How were Mozart’s phrases like?

Answer 3

symmetrical four-bar phrases

Question 4

Which genre did Mozart contribute to the development of?

Answer 4

sonata form,

three-movement concerto structure

Question 5

What were Mozart’s harmonic languages like?

Answer 5

balanced diatonic and chromatic elements

Question 6

How did Mannheim orchestra influence Mozart?

Answer 6

orchestral writing expanded the use of wind instruments

Question 7

How did Mozart influence JC Bach?

Answer 7

in development of piano concerto

Question 8

Which opera types did Mozart make important contributions to?

Answer 8

<i>opera seria</i> (serious Italian opera, sung throughout),
ex. <i>Idomeneo</i>

<i>opera buffa</i> (Italian comic opera, sung throughout),
ex. <i>The Marriage of Figaro</i>

<i>Singspiel</i> (German comic opera, with spoken dialogue),
ex. <i>The Magic Flute</i>

Question 9

How did Mozart create characters?

Answer 9

realistic characters dramatically and musically

Question 10

What qualities did Mozart absorb into his slow movements?

Answer 10

vocal qualities,

and melodic lyricism

Question 11

Who catalogued Mozart’s works in 1862?

Answer 11

<b>Ludwig bon Köchel</b>