unit 4 classical Flashcards
1
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When is the classical era?
A
1750-1825
2
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who are the most famous composers from the era?
A
Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven
3
Q
what did early symphonies evolve from
A
opera overtures
4
Q
sonata form
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Includes exposition, development, and recapitulation (repeated exposition). first theme, modulation, second theme, closing theme etc
5
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Rondo form ?
A
ritornello form with distinct B and C sections
6
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Astra Coeli (1750ish)
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Sacred aria (ABA) by Anna Bon with virtuosic singing with high range
7
Q
String quartet
A
genre championed by Haydn important among amateurs and patrons
8
Q
Abduction -Mozart
A
Composed with “Turkish theme” to please the Viennese. feels like parody, uses concept of the “Other”23
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