Lesson 5 - Classical Part 1 Flashcards
How does the music of the classical era generally compare to the music of the Baroque era?
It is less ornamented, simpler, cleaner
Did the Classical era feature more or less instrumental music than the Baroque?
There was MORE instrumental music in the Classical era.
Who were the three “powerhouse” composers of the Classical Era?
Franz Joseph Haydn
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ludwig van Beethoven
Did Haydn work for the church, a royal court, or a wealthy patron?
Haydn worked for the wealthy and influential Esterhazy family.
Which composer is known as the Father of the Symphony?
Haydn
Which Classical composer was a child prodigy who learned from his father and performed with his sister?
Mozart
What were the three most popular musical forms from the Classical era that we discussed?
Sonata
Symphony
Concerto
What three sections are included in sonata form?
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
If the home key of a piece is C, what is the dominant?
G
Home/Tonic = 1st note in the key; Dominant = 5th note in the key
In a three-movement sonata, symphony, or concerto, what will the tempos likely be for each movement?
- Brisk/fast (such as allegro)
- Slow (such as adagio or andante)
- Fast (such as allegro or presto)
In the Classical era, sonata form is typically used in at least one movement of which types of works?
Sonatas, symphonies, and concertos
What is the difference between a symphony and a concerto?
Both are pieces for a full orchestra, but a concerto features a solo instrument.
Which classical composer is known for his playfulness?
Mozart
Mozart’s first musical job was as a court musician in what city?
Salzburg, Austria
When was the Classical era?
From about 1750 until about 1820
