Facts
What is the time period of Classical music? (years)
1750-1820
What are the 3 forms of Classical instrumental music?
1. Sonata
2. Symphony
3. Concerto
This Classical music composer was known for his talent to mix opera genres as well as his symphonies
Mozart
Name the percussion instrument used in the classical orchestra
Timpani
Sonatas were ______ and symphonies were _______ during the Classical period
improved/perfected, created
What is another name for the Classical period?
"Century of Light"
How many movements are in both a sonata and concerto?
3
This Classical music composer is famous for his sonatas (Ex: Moonlight Sonata)
Beethoven
Name 3 string instruments used during the Classical period
Violins, violas, cellos, double basses, harp
Melody is _________ and compositions are _________
symmetrical, balanced
What is the name of the intellectual and philosophical movement that influenced composers? *Hint: also called the "Age of Reason"
The Enlightenment
What instruments were typically used in a concerto?
Orchestra and a solo instrument
This instrument replaced the harpsichord from the Baroque era and is also the most important instrument from the Classical period
Piano
Name 2 woodwind instruments used during the Classical period
Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon
What 3 things is classical music based on?
1. Clarity
2. Simplicity
3. Balance
What location is known as the "music capital of Classical music"? (city, country)
Austria, Vienna
What 2 music forms continued to be used during the Classical period that were also used in the Baroque period? (religious vocal music)
Mass and oratorio
Name 3 Classical music composers
Joseph Haydn
Ludwig van Beethoven
Johann Sebastian Bach
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Christoph W. Gluck
Name 3 brass instruments used during the Classical period
French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba
Chords and __________ were used
Arpeggios
What term refers to the group of people that were a new audience for musicians during the Classical period?
The bourgeoisie
Describe the tempo (how fast or slow) of the 4 movements of a symphony
1) Allegro (fast)
2) Adagio (slow)
3) Minuet (moderato)
4) Allegro (fast)
What are the 2 types of opera that were popular during this time period? (secular music)
Opera buffa and Opera seria
What does Allegro, Adagio and Minuet mean in terms of instrumental music?
Allegro= fast
Adagio= slow
Minuet= medium/moderate
What 2 words describe the rhythm of classical music?
Smooth and natural