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02/04/2008

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Term
Name and describe the two types of recitative common in the 18th century?
Definition

1. Simple Recitative (Secco-dry) - acc. by basso continuo - dialogue is set to speech-like fashion

 

2. Accompanied recitative - used the orchestra to dramatize tense, emotional situations

Term
Describe Da capo Aria?
Definition

Da capo (from the head)

3 sections (ternary form) ABA'

A'-ornamintation and variation on orginal A

Term
Contrast Opera Seria and Opera Buffa
Definition

Opera Seria                                      

  • always in Italian 
  • arias=longer, serious, bigger climax
  • 6-7 singers, 3 Acts
  • Alternates between recetitive and arias
  • orchestra is less important
  • based on mythology and historical events

Opera Buffa

  •  grew from Intermezzo between scnenes of Opera seria
  • arias=shorter, less serious
  • ensembles are more important
  • in vernicular
  • gallant=short phrases
  • production is more modern
Term
How does the Classical period differ from the late  Baroque in texture, harmony, and melody?
Definition

Classical

  • texture-more homophonic
  • harmony-simpler, slower, periodic
  • melody-tuneful, vocal in character, balanced, also periodic
  • 2 most important elements-Italian Opera & German orchestral music

Baroque

  • texture-more polyphonic
  • harmony-faster changing
  • melody-more complex
Term
Who are the two leading composers for keyboard? Name and describe the prominent genres (type, styles, forms) in which they composed?
Definition

Domenico Scarlatti

  • form-rounded binary
  • Sonatas-single mvt. (F.S.F), quick harmonic changes

C.P.E. Bach (1714-1788)

  • type-keyboard pieces
  • style-empfindsamer stil (sentimental style):
  • suprising harmonic twists, chromaticism, irregular rhythms
  • contrasts in mood and dynamics
Term
Describe a symphony and the typical classical orchestra that would perform it.
Definition

Orchestral genre: usually 4 mvt.; evolved from 3-mvt. Italian Opera overture (F.S.F) into independent instrumental music

 

Each mvt. contrasts in tempo, character, and mood

 

Instruments:

  • strings-1st and 2nd violins, violas, cellos, & basses
  • woodwinds-2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, and 2 bassoons
  • brass-2 horns, & 2 trumpets
  • percussion-2 tympani

 

Term

Name and describe the three portions of sonata form. In what kinds of movements is it most frequently used?

Definition

Optional Intro

 

Exposition: 2 contrasting themes, 4 total themes

 

Development: lots of modulation, variation, and resolves back to V (dom.)

 

Recapulition: A-transition----B-closing them:

Main melody either re-written or modulates to another key and then back to tonic

 

Optional Coda

Term
Describe and diagram theme-and-variation form.
Definition
A A' A'' A''' A''''...
Term
Describe and diagram minuet-and-trio form.
Definition

ABA (ternary)

usually form of 3rd mvt in symphonies=made symphonies 4 mvts now

 

triple meter

 

usually in a dance style

Term
Describe and diagram rondo form.
Definition
ABACADA
Term
Name and gives dates for the three Mozart operas written with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte.
Definition

Le nozze de Figaro (1786)

Don Giovanni (1787)

Cosi fan tutte (1790)

Term
How is Don Giovanni a typical opera buffa? What elements from opera seria does it contain?
Definition
  • Leporello has wants his master to have his morals too.
  • Don Giovanni-has no morals, cival, or sexual self-restraint

Similar to opera seria:

  • supernatural scenes (ghost)
  • conflicting passions-violance (duels)

 

 

Term
Name and describe the most common form for the first movement of a Classical period solo concerto.
Definition
Double exposition sonata form:

1st expo. Orch. Only no modulation.
2nd expo. Soloist + theme bridge
Development. New theme plus cadenza
recapitulation. Ends with 2nd, longer cadenza.
Term
Into how many chronological periods are Beethoven's works traditionally divided? For each give dates, some characteristics, and at least two works.
Definition
First PeriodPiano sonatas influenced by Haydn, Mozart, Muzio Clementi, Jan Ladislav Dussek Op.13 in C minor “Pathétique” (no.8)

Op. 27/2 in C# minor “Moonlight” (no.14)

Middle Period• “Heroic,” also ”“rugged independence” “Promethean” expansion of forms and other musical aspects

Leading composer for piano; equal of Haydn and Mozart in chamber and symphonic writing

Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”) in Eb major, Op.55 (1803; first perf’d 1805) Originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte (champion of liberty); Beethoven angry when Napoleon appointed himself Emperor New dedication to Prince Maximilian Lobkowitz This symphony a watershed event in Romantic music history & history of symphony First movement extraordinarily long: development extended In EXPO no clear-cut B theme in dominant key area (measure 57? measure 83?) DEV incl. new theme (in what key?)

CODA extended to balance lengthy development

Beethoven’s Late Period Composed more slowly—why? Some of the music is more tranquil and meditative (“introspective”) Piano sonatas Opp. 101, 106 (“Hammerklavier”), 111

Ninth Symphony Op. 125 (1824) uses voices, forever changes definition of “symphony”

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