What social class held the most power during the classical period?
the middle class
100
What was the most common texture of the classical period?
homophony
100
Where was the musical capitol of Europe during the classical period?
Vienna
200
What are the dates of the pre-classical period?
1730-1770
200
What was the social class of a musician at the beginning of the classical period?
a high-class servant
200
True or false: Classical compositions often change moods within a piece or movement.
true
200
Name 2 types of outdoor music in Vienna.
street bands and garden parties
300
What year did the piano replace the harpsichord?
1775
300
Before the classical period, what 2 groups held most of the power?
the church and the aristocrats
300
Describe classical melodies.
tuneful, simple, easy to remember
300
What was rococo style?
An art style during the pre-classical period that favored light colors, curved lines and graceful ornaments. This style often pictured elegant people in the constant pursuit of pleasure.
400
What aristocratic luxuries did the middle class want during the classical period?
music, theatre, literature
400
What are the 4 sections of the classical orchestra?
strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion
400
What was neoclassical style?
This was the art style that took over after rococo. It favored firm lines, structure and simplicity. Artists tried to recapture the calm grandeur of the ancient Roman and Greek art.
500
What was the special role of the horns and trumpets in the orchestra?
to bring power to loud passages
500
Why was basso continuo not used during the classical period?
It was too difficult for amateurs to play and composers wanted more control over their music.