Classical Flashcards
(13 cards)
Classical music can sound much ——- than Baroque music.
Simpler
This period lasted from approximately —- to —- ( or up to —-).
1750 to 1810 (or up to 1830).
The ——- —- is used.
Alberti bass
The writing is mainly ———- with light, —– textures.
The writing is mainly homophonic** with light, **clear textures.
Melodies were balanced and ———– ( -, - and – bar phrases were common) with a lot of ————-.
Melodies were balanced and symmetrical ( 4, 8 and 16 bar phrases were common) with a lot of ornamentation.
———- textures were frequently used with contrasting use of ——– and ——-/——– melodies.
Homophonic textures were frequently used with contrasting use of dynamics** and **lyrical/ singable melodies.
The music consisted of ———– keys and moods. —— and ——- forms were popular.
The music consisted of contrasting keys and moods. Binary and ternary forms were popular.
The music combines ——— and ——-. ——— was very important.
The music combines structure and emotion. Structure was very important.
Name 3 instruments that became permanent members of the orchestra during the classical period.
Clarinet
flute
oboe
bassoon
The ——– was first used.
Clarinet
What replaced the harpsichord?
The piano
Name 3 ensembles/ forms from the classical period.
String quartet
opera
overture
sonata
symphony
concerto
mass
Name the three major composers of the classical era.
Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart.
