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Classical Music 12/27/10
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12/27/2010

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Monody
Definition
A sung solo melodic line, applies to Italian song in 17th century
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What does Baroque mean
Definition
A pearl of irregular shape
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Da Capo Aria
Definition
Sung form of Baroque, ABA where singers would improvise the recap
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Stile Rappresentativo
Definition
Singing style of the 17th century, free and improvisitory
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Doctrine of Affections States
Definition
Joy/Sorrow, Love/Hate, Wonder/Desire
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The book Hindemeth wrote
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The Craft of Musical Composition
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The book CPE Bach wrote
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Essay on True Art of Playing Keyboard Instruments
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Mozart's dates
Definition
1756-1791
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Brahms dates
Definition
1833-1897
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Empfindsamkeit
Definition
Sensitive style, sentimental. Associated with CPE Bach
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Type of music and keys CPE Bach wrote
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Fantasia, mostly in minor
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Sturm und Drang
Definition
Storm and stress. Angular shaped with extremes of emotion. Used in Haydn's symphonies 44-49.
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Farewell symphony
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Haydn Symphony No. 45
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Gebrauschmusik
Definition
Utility music, music written for a purpose. Associated with Hindemeth
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Rachmaninoff's dates
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1873-1943
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Beethoven's 3 financial supporters
Definition
Lichnowsky, Kinsky, Lobkowitz
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Libretto
Definition
The text of the song (libro=book)
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What did Prometheus do?
Definition
Took the fire of Zeus and gave it to mortals. Zeus punished him by having a crow eat his liver each day, which grew back
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Tafelmusik
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Literally table music, German term. For feasts and banquets. Telemann's set has been compared to Brandenburgs
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What does M.G. and M.D. stand for?
Definition
Main Gauche and Main Droit
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