The Classical Era
Describe the classical era.
Elegant, Fancy, Formal
Who were 3 famous composers in the classical era?
Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven
He was going deaf
What's the difference between opera and oratorio?
Opera- has acting, not religious
Oratorio- No acting, religious
What was the time period?
1750-1830
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
9
What type of opera is The Magic Flute?
Singspiel
Describe what a Singspiel is.
Opera with talking
What was this era a reaction to?
Rococo
What musical form was Haydn well known for?
String quartet
Give a synopsis of the Magic Flute?
Prince Tamino, and his sidekick Papageno, are sent on a quest to save The Queen of the Nights daughter, Tamina, from the evil Sarastro. Sarastro tells Tamino that The Queen of the Night is actually evil and that Tamino would be a good fit to rule his people. Tamino is sent on trials to prove himself and passes. Tamino and Papageno fall in love with Tamina and another girl Papagena and stay to live with Sarastro in his kingdom.
What happened to sonatas and concertos?
They got longer
What did Beethoven add at the end of his 9th symphony?
Voices/chorus
Describe sonata form.
A. T1 & T2 : B. development of the themes A. T1 & T2 again
What is a recitative?
Fast singing, telling a story/more of a story
What 5 musical forms expanded?
Symphonies, Concertos, Sonatas, String quartets, and Opera
How many symphonies did Haydn write?
104
What instruments rose with sonatas?
Keyboard
What is a score?
Written music