Unit 1: Schubert and the "Trout" Quintet

Question 1

Birth/Death Years

Answer 1

1797-1828

Question 2

Musical Style and Contributions

Answer 2

Combines Classical and Romantic traits
Classical traits: Choice of forms and genres (symphony, sonata); symmetrical phrase structures
Romantic traits: Cultivation of Lied and lyric piano pieces; interest in supernatural, nature, and folk elements
Increased role of piano in art songs
Turned to his own Lieder as a source of inspiration for new compositions

Question 3

Genres and Titles

Answer 3

Symphony No.8 (“Unfinished”), No. 9 (“Great”)

Over 600 Lieder, including Die Forelle, Ave Maria

Question 4

V: Chamber music

Answer 4

Music for small ensemble (2 to 10 players)
One player per part
Usually no conductor

Question 5

V: String quartet

Answer 5

The most important chamber music genre of the Classical Era
First violin, second violin, viola, and cell
Usually in 4 movements: fast-slow-moderately fast-fast
First movement is usually sonata form

Question 6

V: Piano quintet

Answer 6

Chamber ensemble consisting of piano and four other instruments, most commonly piano and string quartet
Also refers to a composition written for five instruments, one being piano

Question 7

V: Theme and variation

Answer 7

A work featuring a theme followed by a series of transformation
Changes can be made to melody, harmony, rhythm, orchestration
Often used in the slow movement of sonata cycle

Question 8

Piano Quintet in A Major (“Trout”): Genre

Answer 8

Chamber music (piano quintet)

Question 9

Piano Quintet in A Major (“Trout”): Composition date

Answer 9

1819

Question 10

Piano Quintet in A Major (“Trout”): Structure

Answer 10

Five movements

Question 11

Piano Quintet in A Major (“Trout”): Performing forces

Answer 11

Piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass