Review - Concerts in the West
... Within the genre of chamber music, a programme of violin sonatas - even if you include two of the world’s greatest composers - may not have the same appeal as, say, an evening of string quartets or piano sonatas. German-born violinist Sebastian Müller and South African Nico de Villiers, who have alr ...
... Within the genre of chamber music, a programme of violin sonatas - even if you include two of the world’s greatest composers - may not have the same appeal as, say, an evening of string quartets or piano sonatas. German-born violinist Sebastian Müller and South African Nico de Villiers, who have alr ...
Sonata form
... It is so called because most Classical sonatas were constructed in this form The 1st movement of most Classical symphonies and concertos would also be written in sonata form. ...
... It is so called because most Classical sonatas were constructed in this form The 1st movement of most Classical symphonies and concertos would also be written in sonata form. ...
Classic Period
... o Lightness and clarity was desired Melody became supreme Accompaniment supported melody and moved together rhythmically - homophony o Given that the focus was on a single melody, dynamics and phrasing became important o Instrumental music gained importance Orchestra became larger (35) Harps ...
... o Lightness and clarity was desired Melody became supreme Accompaniment supported melody and moved together rhythmically - homophony o Given that the focus was on a single melody, dynamics and phrasing became important o Instrumental music gained importance Orchestra became larger (35) Harps ...
Classical and Romantic Eras
... both themes; may be accomplished through key change or other ideas; motives based on one or both themes are central to the development • Recapitulation-(A Section) a restatement or repetition of the main theme material; often makes dynamic adjustments for dramatic effects • May have a C section call ...
... both themes; may be accomplished through key change or other ideas; motives based on one or both themes are central to the development • Recapitulation-(A Section) a restatement or repetition of the main theme material; often makes dynamic adjustments for dramatic effects • May have a C section call ...
General Notes on The Enlightment
... Classical theorists all describe the form (incipient sonata form) as a bipartite form. The bipartite view rests on its harmonic dynamism while the tripartite view is essentially static The first theorist to use the term “sonata form” was Adolph Bernhard Marx in his three volume work Composition, wri ...
... Classical theorists all describe the form (incipient sonata form) as a bipartite form. The bipartite view rests on its harmonic dynamism while the tripartite view is essentially static The first theorist to use the term “sonata form” was Adolph Bernhard Marx in his three volume work Composition, wri ...
Classical and Romantic
... Romantic and late Romantic Period The romantic and late romantic periods lasted from 1790 to 1910. Further developments were made from the classical period. The classical period used much symmetry and structure however, the romantic period gave way to more emotion and expressiveness. The concerto an ...
... Romantic and late Romantic Period The romantic and late romantic periods lasted from 1790 to 1910. Further developments were made from the classical period. The classical period used much symmetry and structure however, the romantic period gave way to more emotion and expressiveness. The concerto an ...
The Enlightenment
... NB: The thematic outline shown is only an example. Different concertos have different thematic plans. ...
... NB: The thematic outline shown is only an example. Different concertos have different thematic plans. ...
(Neo) Classical Music - Fort Thomas Independent Schools
... The Sonata Form developed during this time. NOT to be confused with a Sonata The Sonata Form was a way of structuring the first movement in a multimovement composition. Also called “First movement form” and “Sonata Allegro Form” since the first movement is usually in an allegro tempo ...
... The Sonata Form developed during this time. NOT to be confused with a Sonata The Sonata Form was a way of structuring the first movement in a multimovement composition. Also called “First movement form” and “Sonata Allegro Form” since the first movement is usually in an allegro tempo ...
CHAPTER 1 Music in Ancient Greece
... • Retransition: the end of the development which brings back harmonic stability (often in the form of a dominant pedal point). • Recapitulation: the return to the thematic material of the exposition, varied to ensure that the second theme remain in the tonic key. • Coda: Italian for "tail," an addit ...
... • Retransition: the end of the development which brings back harmonic stability (often in the form of a dominant pedal point). • Recapitulation: the return to the thematic material of the exposition, varied to ensure that the second theme remain in the tonic key. • Coda: Italian for "tail," an addit ...
The Classical period
... the highly ornamented music of the Baroque. The defining concept of the Baroque was ornamented; in contrast to that, the Classical period was defined by simplicity and order. Compositional techniques were also changing. Homophony was the most common compositional technique: a single melody is accomp ...
... the highly ornamented music of the Baroque. The defining concept of the Baroque was ornamented; in contrast to that, the Classical period was defined by simplicity and order. Compositional techniques were also changing. Homophony was the most common compositional technique: a single melody is accomp ...
C. P. E. Bach: Fantasia in E Flat Major Wq 58
... effective composition. But it does suggest that while writing these fantasias, Bach’s view of the genre evolved toward a more formal, less improvisatory concept.’ E flat major fantasia can be seen as closer to sonata form as it ends with a recapitulation section. For Schulenberg, ‘its inner section ...
... effective composition. But it does suggest that while writing these fantasias, Bach’s view of the genre evolved toward a more formal, less improvisatory concept.’ E flat major fantasia can be seen as closer to sonata form as it ends with a recapitulation section. For Schulenberg, ‘its inner section ...
Music in the Classical Period
... - Keyboard sonata - Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) - C. P. E. Bach (1714-1788) Scarlatti: Sonata in D major, K. 119 Sonata form Since the nineteenth century, the form has been viewed as a three-part structure, but eighteenth century writers understood it as a binary form (see Figure 14.10). Expositi ...
... - Keyboard sonata - Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) - C. P. E. Bach (1714-1788) Scarlatti: Sonata in D major, K. 119 Sonata form Since the nineteenth century, the form has been viewed as a three-part structure, but eighteenth century writers understood it as a binary form (see Figure 14.10). Expositi ...
M250 Midterm Who was the greatest English composer in writing
... 9. Give 3 ideas/philosophies the Enlightenment was for and the corresponding 3 it was against (i.e. against metaphysics and for common sense and applied science) (12) 10. In what musical ways did the social and economic changes of the Baroque and Classical period affect the middle class? Be specific ...
... 9. Give 3 ideas/philosophies the Enlightenment was for and the corresponding 3 it was against (i.e. against metaphysics and for common sense and applied science) (12) 10. In what musical ways did the social and economic changes of the Baroque and Classical period affect the middle class? Be specific ...
Lesson 3: Classical Period Historical Events
... Classical music has a 13)_______, clearer texture than Baroque music and is less complex. It is mainly homophonic — 14)____________ above chordal accompaniment but counterpoint is by no means forgotten, especially later in the period. Variety and contrast within a piece became more pronounced than b ...
... Classical music has a 13)_______, clearer texture than Baroque music and is less complex. It is mainly homophonic — 14)____________ above chordal accompaniment but counterpoint is by no means forgotten, especially later in the period. Variety and contrast within a piece became more pronounced than b ...
1. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and ______ were two of
... d. A fast movement in sonata form is sometimes preceded by a slow introduction that creates a strong feeling of expectancy. 13. Short musical ideas or fragments of themes that are developed within a composition are called a. codas. b. rides. c. melodies. d. motives. 14. Sonata form should be viewed ...
... d. A fast movement in sonata form is sometimes preceded by a slow introduction that creates a strong feeling of expectancy. 13. Short musical ideas or fragments of themes that are developed within a composition are called a. codas. b. rides. c. melodies. d. motives. 14. Sonata form should be viewed ...
Music Appreciation
... Sonata Form Haydn – influence on music Farewell Symphony Surprise Symphony Mozart – child prodigy Opera compositional style Lorenzo da Ponte operas Don Giovanni – plot Requiem Beethoven – life and character Compositional style 3 compositional periods Early – Pathetique Sonata Heiligenstadt Testament ...
... Sonata Form Haydn – influence on music Farewell Symphony Surprise Symphony Mozart – child prodigy Opera compositional style Lorenzo da Ponte operas Don Giovanni – plot Requiem Beethoven – life and character Compositional style 3 compositional periods Early – Pathetique Sonata Heiligenstadt Testament ...
21M011 (spring, 2006) Ellen T. Harris Lecture V Classical Era (1750
... 1. Enlightenment: the application of rational, “scientific” principles to the social contract (morality, education and politics), especially in terms of social injustice/breaking down of monarchical and aristocratic societies/ so-called “rise of the middle class”/ freedom of religion/ understanding ...
... 1. Enlightenment: the application of rational, “scientific” principles to the social contract (morality, education and politics), especially in terms of social injustice/breaking down of monarchical and aristocratic societies/ so-called “rise of the middle class”/ freedom of religion/ understanding ...
classical music
... He wrote operas in the comic Italian style as well as those in his native language. Mozart’s operas demonstrate an outstanding integration of vocal and instrumental elements. Arias, vocal duets, trios,quartets, recitatives and choruses were combined with his unique symphonic style. Overtures became ...
... He wrote operas in the comic Italian style as well as those in his native language. Mozart’s operas demonstrate an outstanding integration of vocal and instrumental elements. Arias, vocal duets, trios,quartets, recitatives and choruses were combined with his unique symphonic style. Overtures became ...
Music in the Classical Period
... Balanced, regular and graceful melodies Clear structure with regular cadences. Contrast, in terms of key, melodies and varied dynamics. ...
... Balanced, regular and graceful melodies Clear structure with regular cadences. Contrast, in terms of key, melodies and varied dynamics. ...
study guide test 2 tmc online mu190 introduction to music and art
... Pollock; Munch; Seurat. People. Be able to match composers and artists with their stylistic eras (Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century). For example, Mozart = Classical, Lawrence = Classical, Schumann = Romantic, Turner = Romantic, Copland = 20th Century, Picasso = 20th Century. Forms. Know sonata ...
... Pollock; Munch; Seurat. People. Be able to match composers and artists with their stylistic eras (Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century). For example, Mozart = Classical, Lawrence = Classical, Schumann = Romantic, Turner = Romantic, Copland = 20th Century, Picasso = 20th Century. Forms. Know sonata ...
