Composer who?
Referred to as the father of the string quartet. Name one of his string quartets.
Who is Haydn? The Joke
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What is theme & variations?
This genre can feature a story, emotion, or image within a large-scale ensemble.
What is a programmatic symphony?
Polish + French but Polish
Who is Chopin?
Dance with emphasis on beat 2, let’s listen.
What’s a mazurka?
Name the larger piece that Morning mood and In the Hall of the Mountain King is from.
What is Peer Gynt?
Explain the gist of the Heiligenstadt testament.
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A vocal technique involving a combination of speaking and singing to create a haunting expressionistic effect.
What is sprechstimme?
This genre features episodic moments and sequencing.
What is a (Baroque) concerto?
Norwegian progressive in spite of conservatives.
Who is Edvard Grieg?
Name and define the technique used within Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique.
Idee fixe; a recurring theme or character trait that serves as the structural foundation of a work, in this piece represents the beloved.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Label sonata form backwards.
Coda, recap, dev, expo
This composer thought “surely I have written better things” which is ironic with how popular there piece is today.
Who is Beethoven (Moonlight Sonata)?
These are two types of sonatas in their translated or untranslated form.
What is a sonata da chiesa (church sonata)and Sonata du camera (chamber sonata)
Name at least three programmatic genres.
Character piece; programmatic symphony; concert overture; symphonic poem; incidental music.