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5. Minuet and Trio
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Undergraduate 1
11/02/2010

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Term
minuet and trio/minuet often used as ... of ___ works
Definition
the 3rd movement of symphonies, string quartets and other works
Term
the minuet originated as ___
Definition
as a dance
Term
When did the minuet and trio first appear? and when?
Definition
at the court of Louis XIV of France around 1650.
And was danced by aristocrats throughout the 18th century.
Term
describe the characteristics of the minuet
Definition
stately and dignified dance. In which the dancing couples exchanged bow and curtsies.
Term
the minuet movement of a symphony / string quartet is written for ____, not ___
Definition
listening; dancing
Term
the minuet is in ___ meter and usually in ___ tempo.
Definition
triple; moderate
Term
movement is in what form?
Definition
ABA
A (minuet), B (trio), A (minuet)
Term
Difference between the minuet and the trio section in the movement form?
Definition
the trio is quieter and has fewer instrument
Term
The trio section often consists of ____ solos
Definition
woodwind
Term
In which period and how did the trio section get its name?
Definition
baroque period; when a set of 2 dances were followed by a repetition of the first dance. the 2nd dance was known as a trio because it was usually played by 3 instrument (not always).
Term
How is the whole movement be outlined?
Definition
MINUET: A
a (repeated/rep) b a' (rep)

TRIO: B
c (rep) d c' (rep)

MINUET: A
a b a'
Term
which is (structurally) the simplest movement of a symphony / string quartet
Definition
the minuet
Term
in many of Beethoven's composition, the 3rd movement is not a __ but a ___ (form).
Definition
minuet; scherzo
Term
similarities & differences between scherzo and minuet.
Definition
scherzo moves more quickly, generating energy, rhythmic drive and rough humor. SCHERZO = JOKE in Italian.
BOTH are usually in ABA form & triple meter.
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