Forms
This large form for orchestra consists of 4 movements. Each of these movements are composed in their own smaller forms.
What is a symphony?
The invention of this instrument had a great impact on the development of music. It was most notable at the time for its gentle sound and ability to convey play at different dynamic levels.
What is the piano?
This composer lived from 1756-1791. He was a child prodigy and became world famous at a young age. He composed hundreds of pieces for orchestra as voice, such as Eine kleine nachtmusic and Die Zauberflote,
Who is Mozart?
This world event began in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It's goal was to provide people the chance to achieve life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What is the American Revolution?
This smaller form consists of an exposition, development, recapitulation, and coda. The piece opens with stability, creates conflict, and resolves the conflict.
What is sonata form?
This musical texture overtook the Renaissance and Baroque polyphony to become the most popular at the time.
What is homophony?
This composer lived from 1770-1827 and is considered a bridge between the Classical and Romantic eras. He is best remembered for his symphonic and piano compositions such as Moonlight Sonata and Fur Elise.
Who is Beethoven?
This world event began in 1787 as members of the nobility and bourgeoise begin to suspect corruption of the monarchy and continues as the people seek their rights to life, liberty, and fraternity.
What is the French Revolution?
This smaller form begins with an important melody that is changed and developed throughout the piece until it has become something new.
What is theme and variation?
The number of instruments in the orchestra during the Classical era.
What is 30-50?
This composer lived from 1732-1809. He was employed by the Esterhazy family for most of his professional career and helped establish Classical forms and characteristics. He composed pieces such as the Surprise Symphony.
Who is Haydn?
This name is often given to the Classical Era due to the increased focus on human interests, heightened art and science, and philosophy.
What is the Enlightenment?
This smaller form follows an ABA pattern. It is in 3/4 time and is reminiscent of a dance. Within each section of the piece, there are two smaller sections, creating an ABCDAB pattern.
What is a minuet and trio?
These two ideals were at the heart of Classical music and art.
What is symmetry and balance?
This French emperor lived from 1769-1821. He is remembered for his European campaigns and goals of expansion.
Who is Napoleon?
These ancient cultures had great influence over Classical art and architecture.
What are Ancient Greek and Roman cultures?
This smaller form has a consistently returning opening theme following the pattern ABACA, ABACAB, ABACABA, etc.
What is a rondo?
The name for an important melody.
What is a theme?
This French monarch was born in 1754 and was executed in 1793. He sent military aid to the American colonists during their revolution against the British empire and was ironically killed as his own people revolted against his rule.
Who is Louis XVI?
Through the socio-political upheaval of the Classical era, these were considered - not only to exist - but to be of more importance than the rights of the government.
What are human rights?