Classical Period
What are the years of the Classical Period?
1730-1820
a series of musical tones that the listener perceives as a single entity
Melody
Musical element that refers to the volume of music
Dynamics
First Line
E
Name for a group that includes the four instrument families. The modern version would first appear during the Classical Period of Music
Orchestra
What instrument was invented in 1709? Hint: This is one of the most recognizable and best instruments for teaching music.
Piano (Pianoforte)
The sound of two or more pitches being heard simultaneously
Harmony
Musical Element that refers to the speed of music
Tempo
Third Space
C
What dynamic level would describe a loud baby crying in the movies?
Forte
Name two composers from the Classical Period
Mozart
Salieri
"Papa Haydn"
Schubert
Beethoven
Clementi
Carl Bach
the space between two notes
Interval
Name two terms that specifically describe the dynamics of a piece
piano
mezzo piano
mezzo forte
forte
pianissimo
fortissimo
G
A set of flats/sharps at the beginning of a staff.
It tells the musician what “key” the song is in.
Key Signature
Musical choices that reflect the meaning of the text
Text Painting
symbol that makes the note one “step” lower
(name for a black key)
flat
Name two terms specifically describing the tempo of a piece of music
Largo
Andante
Moderato
Allegro
Vivace
Presto
Fifth Line
F
What tempo would a heartbeat be if the athlete is running in a full sprint?
Allegro
Vivace
Presto
A musical structure in which the melody is stated, then elaborated upon in different ways
Theme & Variations
symbol that makes the note one “step” higher
(name for a black key)
sharp
Tell me what each of these terms means:
1) Piano
2) Forte
3) Mezzo Forte/Mezzo Piano
1) Soft
2) Loud
3) Medium Loud/Medium Soft
Fourth Space
E
What does Erlkönig translate to in English?
"Elf-king"