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ACC Music Appreciation
Fundamentals of music terms
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Music
Undergraduate 1
06/06/2007

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Music
Definition
The organization of sounds in time
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Four properties of music
Definition
Pitch; dynamics; tone color; duration
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Pitch
Definition
relative lowness or highness of a sound.
Determined by frequency of its vibrations
fast = high
slow = low
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tone
Definition
a sound that has a definite pitch
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interval
Definition
the distance in pitch between two tones
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octave
Definition
two pitches whose vibrational frequencies are multiples of each other
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range
Definition
distance between the lowest and highest pitches an instrument can produce
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dynamics
Definition
degrees of loudness or softness
determined by the amplitude of the vibrations: wide=loud; narrow=soft
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accent
Definition
one tone played more loudly or longer or higher than the tones around it
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tone color
Definition
the quality that distinguishes one instrument's sound from that of another
descriptive terms: bright, brilliant, dark, rich
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major scale
Definition
7 tones (whole + half steps)
Term
chromatic scale
Definition
11 tones (all half steps)
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bel canto
Definition
beautiful singing
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register
Definition
part of the tonal range of an instrument or voice. Tone color may vary from one to another
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musical instrument
Definition
any mechanism that produces musical sounds
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6 families of Western music
Definition
strings
woodwinds
brass
percussion
keyboard
electronic
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Rhythm
Definition
ordered flow of music through time; the pattern of durations of notes and silences in music
Term
Beat
Definition
Regular, recurrent pulsation that divides music into equal units of time; "what you tap your feet to"
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Meter
Definition
organization of beats into regular groups
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Measure
Definition
Group containing a fixed number of beats
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Duple meter
Definition
in 2
examples:
Yankee Doodle
Oh! Suzannah
Dixie
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Triple meter
Definition
in 3;
examples:
waltz
America
Star-Spangled Banner
Happy Birthday
Amazing Grace
Term
Quadruple meter
Definition
in 4
examples: America the Beautiful
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Auld Lang Syne
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Sextuple meter
Definition
in 6
examples:
Home on the Range
Greensleeves
Silent Night
Term
Syncopation
Definition
Rhythm in which the accented beat occurs where you would not expect it
Term
Tempo
Definition
Speed of the beat
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Largo
Definition
Very slow; broad
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Grave
Definition
Very slow; solemn
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Adagio
Definition
Slow
Term
Andante
Definition
Moderately slow; walking pace
Term
Moderato
Definition
moderate
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Allegretto
Definition
Moderately fast
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Allegro
Definition
fast
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Vivace
Definition
Lively
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Presto
Definition
very fast
Term
Prestissimo
Definition
as fast as possible
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metronome
Definition
indicates number of beats per minute
Term
Melody
Definition
a series of single notes that add up to a recognizable whole. It begins, moves, and ends; it has direction, shape, and continuity
Term
How classical music is similar to a good novel
Definition
introduction-->conflict-->climax-->resolution
Term
How notes in a melody may move
Definition
steps, leaps, or stay the same
Term
conjunct
Definition
melody that moves mostly by steps
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disjunct
Definition
melody that moves mostly by leaps
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range
Definition
span of notes. May be wide or narrow
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legato
Definition
smoothly
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staccato
Definition
short; detached
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phrase
Definition
short part of a melody; they often come in balanced pairs
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sequence
Definition
repetition of a melodic pattern at a different pitch; often used in the Baroque period
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cadence
Definition
resting place at the end of a phrase. May be partial or final.
Typically a progression from the dominant to the tonic chord
Term
harmony
Definition
the way chords are constructed and how they follow each other. Adds support, depth, and richness to music
Term
chord
Definition
combination of 3 or more tones sounded at once (may be block or arpeggio)
Term
triad
Definition
3 tones played at once
Term
tonic chord
Definition
chord built on the first note of the scale
Term
dominant chord
Definition
chord built on the fifth note of the scale
Term
Arpeggios
Definition
broken chords
Term
key
Definition
refers to the presence of a central note, chord, and scale within a piece in relationship with all other tones in the competition (=tonality)
Term
scale
Definition
basic pitches of a piece of music arranged in order from low to high or high to low. Major and minor are the two basic ones in Western music.
Term
key signature
Definition
sharp and flat signs following the clef; indicate which key the piece is in
Term
modulation
Definition
change of key
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tonic key
Definition
central key; usually the beginning and the end
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musical texture
Definition
how many different layers of sound are heard at once; whether they are melody or harmony; how they are related to one another. can be described as transparent, dense, thick, thin, heavy, or light
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monophonic
Definition
single unaccompanied melody line
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polyphonic
Definition
simultaneous performance of 2 or more melodic lines of relatively equal interest
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counterpoint
Definition
technique of combining several different melodic lines into a meaningful whole
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homophonic
Definition
one main melody accompanied by chords
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musical form
Definition
the organization of musical elements in time
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repetition
Definition
creates a sense of unity
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contrast
Definition
creates forward motion, conflict, and change of mood
Term
variation
Definition
some features are changed while others remain the same
Term
ABA
Definition
A type of musical form (ternary)
example: Dance of the Reed Pipes from the Nutcracker Suite
Term
contrapuntal texture
Definition
another term for polyphonic texture
Term
imitation
Definition
when a melodic idea is presented by one voice or instrument then restated immediately by another
example: a round
Term
musical style
Definition
a characteristic way of treating the various musical elements: melody, rhythm, tone color, dynamics, harmony, texture, and form
Term
450-1450
Definition
Middle Ages
Term
1450-1600
Definition
Renaissance
Term
1600-1750
Definition
Baroque
Term
1750-1820
Definition
Classical
Term
1820-1900
Definition
Romantic
Term
Stringed instruments
Definition
violin
viola
cello
bass
guitar
harp
Term
pizzicato
Definition
plucked
Term
double stop
Definition
2 notes played at once (stringed instruments)
Term
vibrato
Definition
"throbbing" sound made by slightly wobbling the pitch of a note
Term
mute
Definition
muffling the sound
Term
tremolo
Definition
quick up-and-down movement of the bow
Term
harmonics
Definition
whistle-like tones made by lightly pressing a string
Term
woodwinds
Definition
piccolo
flute
clarinet
oboe
bassoon
sax
recorder
Term
brass
Definition
trumpet
trombone
horn (formerly "French" horn)
tuba
Term
percussion (definite pitch)
Definition
timpani
glockenspiel
xylophone
celesta
chime
Term
percussion (indefinite pitch)
Definition
snare
bass drum
tambourine
triangle
cymbals
whip
gong
Term
keyboard instruments
Definition
piano
harpsichord
organ
accordion
Term
electronic instruments
Definition
tape studio
synthesizer
MIDI
Term
cathedrals
Definition
places of learning in the Middle Ages; where the music happened!
Term
Monasteries
Definition
where monks lived
Term
convents
Definition
where nuns lived
Term
vocal music
Definition
the most important form of music until the Romantic period
Term
Gregorian chant
Definition
the official music of the Catholic Church until 1965--
Melody set to Latin text--
Sung without accompaniment--
Fluid rhythm, little sense of beat--
Melody intended to enhance the text of the mass and set the mood for prayer--
Not written down; learned by rote
Term
Hildegard of Bingen
Definition
1098-1179
One of the few medieval composers whose name was signed to the music--
Convent in Rupertsburg, Germany--
Educated--
Musician and visionary--
Herbalist--
"O Successores"
Term
troubadours and trouveres
Definition
traveling singers in the Middle Ages
We have some of their words but usually not the music
Term
vida
Definition
poem about the troubadour's life
Term
estampie
Definition
medieval dance
One of the earliest surviving forms of instrumental music
Term
rebec
Definition
bowed string instrument of the Middle Ages
Term
pipe
Definition
tubular wind instrument of the Middle Ages
Term
psaltry
Definition
bowed string instrument of the Middle Ages
Plays the drone in Estampie
Term
organum
Definition
Medieval music consisting of Gregorian chant plus one or more additional melodic lines (usually parallel)
700-900
Term
Paris
Definition
After 1150, the center of polyphonic music
Term
School of Notre Dame
Definition
1170-1200 this school developed rhythmic notation and measured rhythm
Term
humanism
Definition
movement in which primary emphasis on humans rather than divine;
Renaissance movement;
Revival of Greek thought/culture
Term
triple impression printing
Definition
invented in 1501; necessary for printing music
Term
Franco-Flemish
Definition
Leading composers in the Renaissance were this.
France, Netherlands, Belgium
Term
characteristics of Renaissance music
Definition
Vocal music more important than instrumental;
Music written to enhance the text
moderation
Term
word painting
Definition
representation in music of specific poetic images
Term
Renaissance
Definition
"The Golden Age of A Cappella music"
Term
Renaissance
Definition
in this period, polyphonic lines conceived linearly rather than harmonically; each has great rhythmic independence
Term
mass
Definition
polyphonic choral composition made up of 5 sections of the ordinary mass
Term
Kyrie
Gloria
Credo
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
Definition
5 parts of the ordinary mass
Term
motet
Definition
polyphonic choral work set to a sacred Latin text other than the mass ordinary
Term
Josquin Desprez
Definition
Flemish composer (1440-1521)
wrote "Ave Maria... Virgo Serena"
Term
Ave Maria... Virgo Serena
Definition
Written by Josquin Desprez
4 voices
Uses imitation
duple-->triple-->duple
ends quietly and personally
Term
madrigal
Definition
music for several solo voices set to a short poem, usually about love
Term
madrigalism
Definition
another word for word painting
Term
madrigals
Definition
Renaissance music that combined homophonic and polyphonic textures. More unusual harmonies than motets
Began in Italy; spread to England
Term
Musica Transalpina
Definition
book of Italian madrigals published with English lyrics;
Began the English madrigal craze
Term
Thomas Weelkes
Definition
1575-1623
Wrote "As Vesta Was Descending"
Term
As Vesta Was Descending
Definition
Written by Thomas Weelkes
Possibly to honor Queen Elizabeth
Term
baroque
Definition
in this period, music was mainly written to order
Term
courts
Definition
Music was the main form of diversion in these.
Term
music director
Definition
In the baroque period, this person: supervised performances; composed music for operas, church, dinner, concerts; was the disciplinarian for the other musicians; repaired instruments; and served as the music librarian.
Term
baroque
Definition
old meaning: bizarre, flamboyant, elaborately ornamented
Term
baroque
Definition
new meaning: "fills space with action and movement"
Term
How to become a musician in the baroque period
Definition
Either by being born into it or apprenticing. Or in orphanages.
Term
Barbara Strozzi
Francesca Caccina
Elizabeth Claude Jaquet de la Guerre
Definition
Three famous women composers of the baroque era
Term
late baroque
Definition
in this time period, instrumental music finally rivaled vocal music for importance; polyphony returned.
Term
unity of mood
Definition
a characteristic of Baroque music--one mood per piece
Term
Doctrine of the Affections
Definition
Baroque period idea that humans could not experience more than one emotion at a time. Specific rhythms and keys were associated with specific moods.
Term
baroque rhythm
Definition
forward motion; motor-like
Term
da capo aria
Definition
baroque aria; ABA' form. A' = go back and do A again, but ornamented.
Term
characteristics of baroque melody
Definition
opening melody heard again and again
sequence
ornamentation
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characteristics of baroque dynamics
Definition
periodic sudden shifts-->terraced dynamics
Term
terraced dynamics
Definition
baroque dynamic quality--sudden shifts like steps
Term
characteristics of baroque texture
Definition
mostly polyphonic, with sequence/imitation
Soprano and bass the most important voices
More chordal
Term
basso continuo
Definition
baroque accompaniment made up of a bass part usually played by 2 instruments: a keyboard and a low melodic instrument (almost always harpsichord);
arose during baroque period
Term
figured bass
Definition
bass notes with figures (usually numbers) above to indicate chords
Term
baroque orchestra
Definition
based on the violin family
small by today's standards--10-40 players
basso continuo part usually played by harpsichord + cello or oboe
Term
movement
Definition
piece that sounds fairly complete but is actually part of a larger work
Term
in church
Definition
where commoners got to hear great music in the baroque period
Term
servants
Definition
although musicians were often well-paid by the courts, they were still this.
Term
concerto grosso
Definition
small group of soloists pitted against a larger group of players (tutti)-->creats contrasts between loud and soft
Term
concerto
Definition
piece of music consisting of several movements that contrast in tempo and character First and last movements often in ritornello form
Term
ritornello
Definition
means "refrain"
Term
typical 3 movements of a concerto
Definition
fast (vigorous, determined)
slow (quiet, lyrical, intimate)
fast (lively, carefree, dancelike)
Term
ritornello form
Definition
form based on alternation between soloists and tutti.
Complete ritornello usually heard in 1st and last movements
Term
tutti
Definition
means "all"
in a baroque concerto, usually 8-20 musicians, mainly strings and a harpsichord for the basso continuo
example: Brandenburg Concertos
Term
Brandenburg concerto no 5, movement 1
Definition
one of the concertos written by Bach to honor the Margrave of ___.
Solos: flute, violin, harpsichord
tutti: strings
terms: ritornello; concerto; contrast
Term
opera
Definition
drama that is sung to orchestral accompaniment
Term
opera: soloists
Definition
stars and secondary performers
Term
opera: chorus
Definition
no solos; typically townspeople and soldiers
Term
opera: dancers
Definition
typically not singers--provide dance numbers in an opera
Term
extras
Definition
people who basically hold space on stage
Term
scenery
Definition
by the end of the baroque period, this was the star of the show!
Term
conductor
Definition
in an opera, must direct both the singers and the orchestra
Term
prompter
Definition
helps the actors with lines
Term
1600
Definition
date of the beginning of opera in Italy
Term
libretto
Definition
the text of the opera
Term
librettist
Definition
person who writes the text of the opera
Term
coloratura soprano
Definition
female opera singer with VERY high range; known for rapid scales and trills
Term
lyric soprano
Definition
female opera singer with a light voice; plays roles that call for grace and charm
Term
dramatic soprano
Definition
female opera singer with a full, powerful voice; plays roles calling for passion and intensity
Term
lyric tenor
Definition
male opera singer with a light, bright voice
Term
dramatic tenor
Definition
male opera singer with powerful, heroic expression
Term
basso buffo
Definition
male opera singer who plays comic roles; can sing very rapidly
Term
basso profundo
Definition
male opera singer with very low range; can sing dignified roles
Term
aria
Definition
song that is part of an opera. Solo voice with orchestral accompaniment. This piece will express the emotional state of the character
Term
recitative
Definition
song from an opera that imitates the rhythms and pitch fluctuations of speech. Lot of repeated notes. Typically 1 note/syllable. Carries the action forward.
example: Tu se morta
Term
ensemble
Definition
piece sung by 2, 3, or 4 singers. May be polyphonic. Mozart was the master of this.
Term
opera: chorus
Definition
generates atmosphere and comments on the action. Modeled after the "Greek chorus"
Term
overture
Definition
short musical composition, purely orchestral, that opens an opera and sets the overall dramatic mood
Term
prelude
Definition
orchestral introduction to later acts in an opera
Term
Florentine Camarata
Definition
Italian "thinking group" that started opera in 1600. Wanted to create a new vocal style modeled on speech.
Term
Jacopo Peri
Definition
wrote the first opera in 1600
Term
Monteverdi
Definition
Wrote Orfeo
Wanted to create music of emotional intensity--invented pizzicato and tremolo
Term
Orfeo
Definition
earliest surviving opera.
Written by Monteverdi
story of Orpheus and Euridice
Term
Tu se morta
Definition
"You Are Dead"
Act II recitative from "Orfeo" by Monteverdi
terms: word painting, recitative
Term
Antonio Vivaldi
Definition
violin teacher, composer, conductor for the music school of the Pieta
wrote "The Four Seasons"
Term
baroque program music
Definition
music associated with a story, poem, idea, or scene
example: Spring by Vivaldi
Term
1st movement of Spring
Definition
Ritornello: birds--> streams--> thuinder/lightning--> birds again
Term
2nd movement of Spring
Definition
illustrates shepherd sleeping. Violas are barking dog throughout
Term
3rd movement of Spring
Definition
pastoral dance. Ritornello form. Dotted-note rhythm.
Term
George Frederic Handel
Definition
Child prodigy, but not from a musical family
Employed in Germany but took an extended leave to England
Impresario, composer, performer
Term
Handel
Definition
Most known for English oratorios and Italian operas
Used polyphony and changes between major and minor keys
Term
The Hallelujah Chorus
Definition
By Handel.
Part of "The Messiah"
includes sudden changes among monophonic, polyphonic, and homophonic
Term
The Triumphs of Oriana
Definition
anthology of English madrigals written to honor Queen Elizabeth I
Term
secco recitative
Definition
a recitative accompanied by continuo alone, in which the continuo merely provides harmonic support; there are no melodic elements or ornamental elements to the continuo accompaniment
ex: Tu se morta
Term
oratorio
Definition
large-scale composition for chorus, vocal soloists, and orchestra. Usually set to a narrative text.
ex: Handel's Messiah
Term
Royal Academy of Music
Definition
Handel's opera company
Term
recitative
Definition
the "talkie" part of an opera
Term
Charles Jennens
Definition
put the words together for The Messiah
Term
50
Definition
the number of movements in the Messiah
Term
Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
Definition
Aria in Handel's Messiah
terms: word painting; aria; oratorio
Term
Hellelujah Chorus
Definition
most famous choral work ever
moves between poly-, mono-, and homophonic
Term
Classical period
Definition
period of music that corresponded to the "Age of Enlightenment"
Term
Style galant
Definition
mid-a8th century composers entertaining their listeners with music offering contrasts of mood and theme. Typically light and graceful in character
Term
Classical period
Definition
period characterized by balance
Term
strings
woodwind
brass
percussion
Definition
4 sections of orchestra in classical period
Term
1. fast--sonata form
2. slow-- theme & variations (sometimes sonata)
3. dancelike--minuet & trio or scherzo
4. fast--rondo or sonata rondo or sonata
Definition
4 movements of a symphony or string quartet
Term
2 violins
1 viola
1 cello
Definition
instruments of a string quartet
Term
sonata form
Definition
form of a single movement consisting of 3 main sections--exposition, development, recapitulation
Term
Exposition
Definition
Theme 1 in tonic
Bridge
Theme 2 in new key
closing theme
Repeat
Term
Development
Definition
middle section of sonata form; themes "duke it out" in fragments, many keys
Term
Recapitulation
Definition
3rd section of sonata form
Theme 1
Bridge
Theme 2
Closing theme
(all in tonic)
Term
coda
Definition
"tail"; optional ending to sonata form
Term
Symphony no 40 in Gm 1st movement
Definition
Mozart symphony "Mr Mozart is in the closet"
in sonata form
Term
Theme and variations
Definition
A basic musical idea is repeated over and over and changed each time
(ex: Haydn Symphony no 94 in Gmaj 2nd mvt (Surprise))
Term
theme and variations
Definition
typical 2nd movement of a symphony, songlike, almost always NOT in tonic key
Term
countermelody
Definition
melodic idea that accompanies a main theme--results in polyphony
Used in Haydn Symph. no 94 in G maj (Surprise Symphony)
Term
scherzo
Definition
"joke"; same form as minuet and trio, but quicker, more energetic, rhythmic drive and rough humor
Term
serenade
Definition
A work that is usually light in mood, meant for evening entertainment
Term
theme and variations
Definition
graphed A A' A'' A''' etc.
Term
Symphony no 94 in G major
Definition
Symphony by Joseph Haydn, called the "Surprise Symphony"
Theme & variations form
Uses countermelody
Term
Minuet & trio
Definition
in 3
often the 3rd movement of a symphony
3 sections
Term
minuet & trio
Definition
a (repeat) b a' (repeat)
c (repeat) d c' (repeat)
a b a'
Term
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Definition
Mozart
3rd movement
serenade
Term
rondo
Definition
often the 4th movement in a symphony
upbeat, very stable due to constant return to theme A
ex: Beethoven String Quartet in C minor, op 18, no 4
Term
rondo
Definition
graphed A B A C A or A B A C A B A
Term
sonata rondo
Definition
A B A development section A B A
Term
Beethoven String Quartet in C Minor, op 18, no 4, 4th movement
Definition
Rondo form
Folklike theme--sounds like gypsy music
Term
opus
Definition
a group of works published together. Beethoven's no 18 was a collection of string quartets
Term
symphony
Definition
an extended, ambitious composition usually lasting between 20 and 45 minutes, expoiting the extended range of tone color and dynamics of the classical orchestra. Usually 4 movements: fast, slow, dancelike, fast
Term
concerto
Definition
three-movement work for an instrumental soloist and orchestra
Term
Joseph Haydn
Definition
"Father of the Classical Period"
Worked for the Esterhazy family in Vienna
Very prolific
Term
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Definition
child prodigy
died young
over 600 compositions
Term
Don Giovanni
Definition
Mozart opera
unique blend of comic and serious
Term
Don Giovanni
Leporello
Donna Anna
Don Ottavio
The Commandante
Definition
characters of Don Giovanni opening scene
Term
Beethoven
Definition
the bridge between the classical and romantic periods
first ideal of the "creative genius"
deaf
Term
opera buffa
Definition
comic opera
Term
opera sera
Definition
serious opera
Term
Fidelio
Definition
only opera written by Beethoven; revolutionary theme
Term
Immortal Beloved
Definition
Letter from Beethoven to unknown lover
Term
Eroica Symphony
Definition
Beethoven's 3rd symphony
Written to honor Napoleon, but later B scratched his name out and renamed it
Term
Heiligenstadt testament
Definition
letter written by Beethoven to his brothers, confessing his deafness and his near suicide--but that his art would keep him going.
Term
The London Symphonies
Definition
two sets of symphonies written by Haydn to honor London
Term
"fate knocking at the door"
Definition
name for the rhythm of Beethoven's Symphony no 5
Term
the horn call theme
Definition
name for the 2nd theme of Beethoven's Symphony no 5
Term
Romanticism
Definition
cultural movement that stressed emotion, imagination, and individuality
Term
nationalism
Definition
deliberate use of folksongs, dances, legends, and history of the composer's homeland
Term
exoticism
Definition
music that draws on materials from a foreign land
Term
chromatic harmony
Definition
harmony that uses chords containing tones not in the prevailing key
Term
miniature
Definition
short piano pieces meant to be played in the home
Term
thematic transformation
Definition
melody returns in a later movement or section, but its character is transformed by changes in dynamics, orchestration, or rhythm
ex: Symphonie fantastique
Term
romantic period
Definition
period in which piano became a fixture in every middle-class home
Term
art song
Definition
composition for solo voice and piano, in which poetry and music are intimately fused
ex: Erlkonig
Term
lied
Definition
German for "song"
Term
strophic form
Definition
same music is used for each stanza of a poem (ex: hymns)
Term
through-composed form
Definition
new music for each stanza of a poem (ex: Erlkonig)
Term
modified strophic
Definition
3 stanzas, A B A form
Term
song cycle
Definition
Romantic art songs grouped in a set (ex: Schubert Die Winterreise)
Term
Franz Schubert
Definition
Prolific composer in Vienna; died age 31
Lived Bohemian life with friends
Wrote over 600 songs
Term
Schubertiades
Definition
parties in which only Schubert's music was played
Term
Frederic Chopin
Definition
Composer who wrote almost exclusively for piano
Polish/French
Made $$ teaching piano to daughters of the rich
Love affair with George Sand
Term
Erlkonig
Definition
poem about dying boy, father trying to outrace death on horseback. Music by Schubert
Term
Frederic Chopin
Definition
wrote miniatures
No programmatic titles
colorful harmonic chord progressions
hint of melanchoy
Term
nocturne
Definition
night piece--slow, lyrical, intimate piano composition
Term
program music
Definition
instrumental music associated with a story, poem, idea, or scene
ex: Symphonie fantastique
Term
absolute music
Definition
NON-program music
(ex: Brahms)
Term
concert overture
Definition
one movement, usually sonata form
NOT meant to usher in a stage work
Term
program symphony
Definition
program music composition in several movements
ex: Symphonie fantastique
Term
incidental music
Definition
music to be performed before and during a play
Term
Hector Berlioz
Definition
Composer who fell in love with Shakespearean actress Harriet Smithson and wrote "Symphonie fantastique" about her
Well-known music critic
One of the first great conductors
wrote for HUGE orchestras
Term
symphonic poem or tone poem
Definition
one-movement piece; ex: Sorcerer's Apprentice
May be any form
Term
Symphonie fantastique
Definition
5-movement symphony by Hector Berlioz about his obsession with Harriet Smithson
Term
idee fixe
Definition
single theme meant to represent one thing
ex: "beloved" theme in Symphonie fantastique
Term
nationalism
Definition
feelings awakened during French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars
Resulted in new enthusiasm for folk songs, legends, dances, fairy tales
Term
Antonin Dvorak
Definition
Polish/French composer
Worked in both NY and Prague
Wrote New World Symphony (Symphony no 9 in Emin)
Term
Giacomo Puccini
Definition
Major opera composer
Italian
Wrote:
La Boheme
Mme Butterfly
Tosca
Term
La Boheme
Definition
4 normal characters live in a flat in Paris. One falls in love with the girl next door, who dies of TB
Term
characters of Le Boheme
Definition
Rodolfo--poet
Marcello--painter
Colline--philosopher
Schaunard--musician
Mimi--seanstress
Term
O successors
Definition
Hildegard of Bingen
Medieval
Gregorian chant
Term
Estampie
Definition
Anonymous
Medieval
dance
Term
Ave Maria... Virgen serena
Definition
Josquin Desprez
Renaissance
motet
Term
As Vesta Was Descending
Definition
Thomas Weelkes
Renaissance
madrigal
Term
Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D Major, mvt 1
Definition
Bach
Baroque
concerto grosso
Term
Tu se morta
Definition
Monteverdi
Baroque
Recitative
Term
Hallelujah Chorus
Definition
Handel
Baroque
oratorio
Term
Ev'ry Valley
Definition
Handel
Baroque
aria
Term
Symphony no 40 in G minor, mvt 1
Definition
Mozart
Classical
sonata form
Term
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, mvt 3
Definition
Mozart
Classical
serenade (minuet & trio form)
Term
Don Giovanni Act ! Intro
Definition
Mozart
Classical
opera
Term
Symphony no 5 in C minor, mvt 1
Definition
Beethoven
Classical
symphony (sonata form)
Term
Symphony no 94, "Surprise" symphony, mvt 2
Definition
Haydn
Classical
theme & variations
Term
String quartet Op 18, no 4, mvt 4
Definition
Beethoven
Classical
string quartet (rondo form)
Term
Erlkonig
Definition
Schubert
Romantic
art song
Term
Symphonie fantastique
Definition
Berlioz
Romantic
program symphony
Term
La Boheme, Act 1
Definition
Puccini
Romantic
Opera
Term
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Definition
Debussy
20th-c.
ballet
Term
Rite of Spring
Definition
Stravinsky
20th-c.
Ballet
Term
Pierrot lunaire
Definition
Schoenberg
20th-c.
song cycle
Term
Five Pieces for Orchestra
Definition
Webern
20th-c.
orchestral composition
Term
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano
Definition
Cage
20th-c.
?
Term
Poeme electronique
Definition
Varese
20th-c.
?
Term
polychord
Definition
combinations of 2 chords heard at once
20th-c.
Term
tone cluster
Definition
chord made up of tones only a half step or whole step apart
20th-c.
Term
polytonality
Definition
use of 2 or more keys at once
20th-c.
Term
bitonality
Definition
2 keys used at once
20th-c.
Term
atonality
Definition
absence of tonality or key
Term
12-tone system
Definition
developed by Schoenberg
Equal prominence given to each of the 12 chromatic tones
Term
polyrhythm
Definition
2 or more contrasting, independent rhythms at the same time
Term
ostinato
Definition
motive or phrase that is repeated persistently at the same pitch throughout a section
Term
whole-tone scale
Definition
scale of 6 notes each a whole step apart
Term
Impressionism
Definition
movement in art showing light and reflections rather than objects
Debussy's music
Term
Debussy
Definition
"Mr Tone Color"
Term
"primitivism"
Definition
Movement in 20th-c. music to evoke primitive power through percussive sounds, intense rhythm.
ex: Stravinsky Rite of Spring
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