Flashcards in Forms at Play: Theme and Variations; Rondo Deck (12)
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1
Classical style demands ___ from the audience.
Work. Familiarity with form creates understanding, understanding creates expectations and composers play with expectations.
2
Classical music requires ___ ___ of the listener.
Active participation.
3
Difference between basso obstinate and passacaglia.
Passacaglia is a repeated patterns of chords. Basso obstinate is continuous melodic rhythmic content.
4
Rondo shows resemblance to the Baroque ___ form.
Ritornello.
5
Difference between Mozart and Bach
Mozart has higher tone, clarity, and elegance vs. Bach is rigorous and obsessive.
6
In a passacaglia, the ___ was the most important, while in Classical music, the ___ is most important.
Bass, tune.
7
Classical puts the emphasis on the decorative and ornamental. True or false?
True.
8
Rondo is often the ___ movement of a multi-movement work.
Last.
9
Rondo is like ___ form.
Ritornello.
10
Rondo features refrain-like material that...
Returns periodically.
11
How is a rondo different from ritornello form?
- Contrast isn't solo vs. group.
- Returns of "A" are in the same key.
- Returns are often played with.
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