Unit 6: Chamber Music

Question 1

Chamber Music background and origin

Answer 1

• (ensemble music) popular from Renaissance (consorts and ensembles) and Baroque era
• Classical era: w/ increase amateur music making, chamber music increased importance

Question 2

Chamber Music characteristic features

Answer 2

• music for small ensembles
• one player per part
• most popular ensembles in Classical era: duo sonata, string quartet, piano trio

Question 3

chamber music

Answer 3

• music for small ensemble (2 to 10 players)
• one player per part
• usually performed w/o conductor

Question 4

string quartet

Answer 4

• most popular chamber ensemble of Classical era
• first violin, second violin, viola, cello
• also refers to a composition written for this ensemble: generally 4 mvts (fast-slow-medium-fast)