Franz Joseph Haydn Flashcards
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Franz Joseph Haydn musical style and contributions
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- “father of the Classical symphony”
- traditional but experimented
- grace and elegance of pre-Classical style
- dramatic contrasts of Sturm und Drang
- humorous/whimsical
- contributed to development of sonata form
- monothematic expositions in sonata-form mvts
- “father of the string quartet”
- influenced by folk music
- word painting in masses and oratorios
- dramatic elements
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Why was Haydn referred to as the “father of the Classical symphony?”
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significant contributions to early development of the genre
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What did Haydn particularly experiment with?
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formal structure
4
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What are some of Haydn’s work that show his humorous/whimsical nature?
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- Symphony No. 45 (“Farewell”)
- Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise”)
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How did Haydn contribute to the development of sonata form?
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often included dramatic, slow introductions
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Why was Haydn considered the “father of the string quartet?”
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developed this new chamber music genre to its highest level
7
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How was Haydn’s folk music influence evident?
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- rustic melodies
- pizzicato strings (suggest guitar)
- pedal points (suggest bagpipes)
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What are examples of Haydn’s dramatic elements?
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- sudden accents
- bold changes of chords or keys
- loud C major chord in The Creation to depict the word “light’
