Beethoven and the Symphony: Beethoven Transforms the Classical Flashcards Preview

J - MUSIC 101 > Beethoven and the Symphony: Beethoven Transforms the Classical > Flashcards

Flashcards in Beethoven and the Symphony: Beethoven Transforms the Classical Deck (10)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

New notion of beauty included more room for ___ in addition to clarity and structure.

A

Freedom.

2
Q

Composers are seen as more…

A

Geniuses, not just craftsperson.

3
Q

Romantic geniuses suffer and create for ___.

A

Humanity.

4
Q

Which aspects of the Classical remains in the Romantic?

A

Shape (form) and phrase (statement, tension, resolution).

5
Q

Characteristics of Romanticism:

A
  • Register expansion.
  • Active rhythms.
  • Harsher dissonance.
  • Extreme, dramatic emotional shifts.
  • More instrumental and vocal demands.
  • Scale of forms is greatly expanded.
6
Q

Active rhythms in the Classical period was characterized by…

A

Sharp syncopations and accents.

7
Q

Harsher dissonance in the Classical period was characterized by…

A

More satisfying resolutions.

8
Q

Minuet was replaced with the ___.

A

Scherzo.

9
Q

Scherzo

A
  • Triple time.
  • Typically very fast. Needs repeating.
  • ABA often ABABA.
  • Literally means joke in Italian.
  • The joke is sudden, unexpected.
10
Q

5th Symphony by Beethoven.

A
  • Greater contrast, greater tension, sense of violence. Ferocious power.
  • Intense rhythmic drive.
  • Motive consistency. Material shared between movements.
  • Psychological progression. Struggle to triumph.

Decks in J - MUSIC 101 Class (63):