Art and Architecture
General Music Characteristics
Beethoven's Music
100

A style during the late baroque period and early classical period 

Rococo Style 

100

like mood and rhythm, these can change gradually or suddenly

dynamics

100

he mostly used these forms and techniques but added to their intensity and emotion 

classical forms 

200

Art emphasized by firm lines, symmetry, and clear structure

Neoclassical Style 

200

unexpected pauses, syncopation, and changes from long notes to short notes

rhythm 

200

dramatic swings in the music add what 

emotion


300

This style often depicts themes like love and youth 

Rococo Style 

300

Music was expected to be this 

Immediately pleasing 

300

vast use of this and tension 

dissonance

400
A style that elaborates filigree, exaggeration, and ornamentation are replaced with softer lines and pastel coloring 

Baroque Style 

400

A variety of these add interest and contrast

rhythmic patterns 

400

he demanded this causing him to work on a singular piece for years at a time

perfection 

500

A rejection of baroque and rococo style and an attempt to recapture the simplicity and grandeur of ancient Greek and Roman art

Neoclassical Style 

500

Predominantly homophonic, with occasional fluctuations to provide contrast

texture 

500

1 opera, two masses, and this 

Fidelio 

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