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Intro to Music test 3
Oklahoma State University MUSI2573, Prof George Speed
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Music
Undergraduate 2
03/06/2011

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When was the classical era
Definition
1750-1820
Term

What are the major differences between baroque and classical music?

Melodies got ______

Textures changed to ________

There were _____ moods in a piece

Orchestra got _______

Added instruments: 

 

Definition

Melodies got simpler

Textures changed to homophonic

There were multiple moods in a piece

Orchestra got bigger

Added instruments: timpani, horn pairs, picollo, trombone, etc

 

Term
What happened with the basso continuo?
Definition
it went away
Term
What were the 2 new genres in this era?
Definition
String quartet and symphony
Term
What genres went away in this era?
Definition
trio sonata, concerto grosso, suites
Term
What were Bach's sons names?
Definition
Johann Christian and Carl Phillip Emanuel
Term
What are the four parts of sonata-allegro form?
Definition

Exposition

Development

Recapitulation

Coda

Term
What happens in the exposition in sonata-allegro form?
Definition

First theme in tonic key

bridge containing modulation from home key to new key

second theme in new key

closing section in key of second theme

Term
What happens in the coda of sonata-allegro form?
Definition
The coda rounds off a movement by repeating themes or developing them further. it always ends in the tonic key.
Term
What is a common rondo pattern?
Definition
ABACABA
Term
What meter is a minuet in?
Definition
triple meter
Term
When did Mozart live?
Definition
1756-1791
Term
When did Beethoven live?
Definition
1770-1827
Term
How many string quartets and symphony did Haydn write?
Definition
68 and 104. also, a lot
Term
Where was Haydn from?
Definition
Austria
Term
Where did Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven train?
Definition
Vienna
Term
What family did Haydn work for?
Definition
The Esterhazy family
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What form is Haydn's Symphony #94 Surprise in?
Definition
Theme and variation form
Term
Where was Mozart born?
Definition
Salzburg, Austria
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What instrument did Beethoven play?
Definition
piano
Term
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
Definition
9
Term
How many operas did Beethoven write?
Definition
1. Fidelio. It didn't go well
Term
How old was Beethoven when he went deaf?
Definition
around 30
Term
What do we call the letters where Beethoven thought about killing himself?
Definition
Heiligenstalt testiments
Term
Describe Beethoven's early period.
Definition
It was classical, like Haydn on crack
Term
Describe Beethoven's middle period.
Definition
'heroic.' Symphony #3 - Eroica. Larger orchestra. Longer, more complex pieces, focusing on development of themes.
Term
Describe Beethoven's late period.
Definition

He thought he was pregnant.

 

experimental, seeking new modes of expression, still within classical forms

Term
Who was Eroica originally dedicated to?
Definition
Napolean
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What were some of the innovations of Beethoven's 5th symphony?
Definition

Added piccolo, trombone, contrabassoon to the orchestra

Builds symphony on 4-note motive

Unifies movements

No break between III and IV

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