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Unit 2 Classical Period
Unit 2 terms for MUSC 224: Karnatz
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02/20/2015

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sonata form
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single movement that consists of three main sections: exposition, development, and recapitulation
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exposition
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first section of a sonata form movement, which sets up a strong conflict between the tonic key and the new key; and between the first theme and second theme
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bridge; transition
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in the exposition in a sonata form, a section which leads from the first theme in the tonic, or home, key to the second theme, which is in a new key
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development
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second section of a sonata form movement, in which themes from the exposition are developed and the music moves through several different keys
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motive
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fragment of a theme, or short musical idea, that is developed within a compositon
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recapitulation
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third section of a sonata form movement, in which the first theme, bridge, second theme, and concluding sections are presented more or less as they were in the exposition, with one crucial difference: all the principle material is now in the tonic key
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coda
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in a sonata form movement, a concluding section following the recapitulation and rounding off the movement by repeating themes or developing them further
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theme and variations
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form in which a basic musical idea is repeated over and over and is changed each time in melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, or tone color; used either as an independent piece or as one movement of a larger work
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countermelody
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melodic idea that accompanies the main theme
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minuet and trio
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compositional form-derived from a dance-in three parts: minuet (A), trio (B), minuet (A); often used as the third movement of classical symphonies, string quartets, and other works, it is in triple meter and usually in a moderate tempo
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de capo
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from the beginning; an indication usually meaning that the opening section of a piece is to be repeated after the middle section
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serenade
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instrumental composition, light in mood, usually meant for evening entertainment
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rondo
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compositional form featuring a main theme (A) that returns several times in alteration with other themes; often the form of the last movement in classical symphonies, string quartets, and sonatas
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symphony
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orchestral composition usually in four movements, exploiting the expanded range of tone color and dynamics of the orchestra
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concerto
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extended composition for instrumental soloists and orchestra, usually in three movements: fast, slow, fast
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cadenza
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unaccompanied section of virtuoso display for the soloist in a concerto, usually appearing near the end of the first movement and sometimes in the last movement
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chamber music
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music using a small group of musicians; larger than a soloist, less than an orchestra
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string quartet
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a composition for two violins, a viola, and a cello; usually consisting of four movements
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Haydn
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Austrian; sent to Vienna; gave lessons at the Cathedral of St. Stephen; music director of Austria-Hungarian Empire; invented classical symphony and string quartet
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Haydn
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Austrian; sent to Vienna; gave lessons at the Cathedral of St. Stephen; music director of Austria-Hungarian Empire; invented classical symphony and string quartet
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mood and emotional expression
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fluctuation in mood gradually or suddenly; tastefully accepted range of emotions; natural sounding, tasteful
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rhythm
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numerous rhythmic patterns provide variety and contrast; unexpected pauses, syncopation, and variety between long and short notes
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dynamics
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change gradually or suddenly; enables
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tone color
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wind and brass instruments used for contrast and timbre
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melody and harmony
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tuneful, first phrase ends in incomplete cadence and second with full cadence, dissonance to provide suspense and excitement
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texture
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mostly homophonic with fluctuation of texture
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Mozart
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From Salzburg, Austria; wrote in almost every musical form;hated being treated like a servant and broke free at 25 and left for Vienna; child prodigy
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Beethoven
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born in Bonn, Germany; left Bonn to study with Haydn in Vienna where he stayed for the remainder of his life
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