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Listening to Music Exam 2
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Music
Undergraduate 1
11/01/2011

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Haydn
Definition
String Quartet op.70 no.3 "Emperor" (2nd Movement)
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Haydn
Definition
Symphony no.88 in G Major (4th Movement)
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Mozart
Definition
The Marriage of Figaro: Se Vuol Ballare
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Beethoven
Definition
Symphony no.5 in C Minor (3rd Movement)
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Schubert
Definition
Erlkonig
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Berlioz
Definition
Symphonie Fantastique: Dream of a Witches Sabbath
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Chopin
Definition
Nocturne in D Flat Major op.27 no.2
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Schumann
Definition
Piano Trio in G Minor (4th Movement)
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Mussorgsky
Definition
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
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Verdi
Definition
La Traviata: Sempre Libera
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Wagner
Definition
Twilight of the Gods: ACT III - Brunnhilde's Immolation
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Tchaikovsky
Definition
Swan Lake: Theme
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Name and explain 3 characteristics/developments in music of the Classical Period
Definition
1. Inspired by ideals of ancient Greece and Rome including logic, symmetry, seemingly simple form and content.
2. Piano replaces the harpsichord because of the capability of control
3. Emergence of musical forms with more definition
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Define symphony
Definition
large work for orchestra in 3-4 movements.
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Define concerto
Definition
a composition for a featured solo instrument accompanied by orchestra.
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Define chamber music
Definition
music for a small group of performers, usually 2-9, each with their own part.
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Define sonata
Definition
music written for a solo instrument.
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Define opera buffa
Definition
Italian comic opera; features “everyday” characters & situations, often moderate in length.
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Name the 3 sections of a sonata
Definition
1. Exposition
2. Development
3. Recapitulation
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What is the prime feature of the middle section of the sonata?
Definition
Modulation; the development will usually end in the home key.
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How many symphonies did Haydn write?
Definition
104
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How many symphonies did Mozart write?
Definition
41
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How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
Definition
9
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Name 2 of Mozart's famous operas
Definition
1. The Magic Flute
2. Don Giovanni
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BIOGRAPHY: Mozart
Definition
(1756-1791) - Traveled Europe with his sister and father and performed music; Became famous because he was a prodigy and began composing music at the age of 5; Was strongly influenced by J.S. Bach's son, J.C. Bach; Made money by performing all over Europe; Composed symphonies, piano concertos and operas; Was known for being a virtuoso, a prodigy, and a genius.
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Name 3 characteristics of the Romantic period
Definition
1. Focus on love in its many forms (romantic, friendship, family, ideologies, country, etc.)
2. Emergence of outstanding performers: the virtuoso
3. Literature/poetry used as inspiration for instrumental works
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Define program music
Definition
Music that “illustrates” a story or narrative, usually composed for orchestra.
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Define nationalism
Definition
Music that displays one's pride in his/her country and ethnicity, often includes history/stories from their country
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Define lied
Definition
a German art song performed by solo singer with piano accompaniment.
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Define virtuoso
Definition
A performer with exceptional musical skill, often also has a special personality or charisma.
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Define etude
Definition
A composition designed with purpose of developing the technical skill of the instrumental player. Etudes are often EXTREMELY difficult.
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Define nocturne
Definition
A piece of music meant to evoke the nighttime. Mood is quiet, dreamy, romantic.
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Define leitmotiv
Definition
A melody that represents a person, event, emotion, object, place, etc. throughout a musical composition
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Tell me about Schubert
Definition
German; known for writing over 600 lieder; 2 famous song cycles: The Lovely Maid of the Mill and Winter Journey
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How does Berlioz use idee fixe? What special melody is used in his listening piece?
Definition
Idee fixe: a recurring melody that usually recalls a person, concept, event. In “Symphonie Fantastique”, this melody represents the hero’s beloved and is heard in all of the movements; ties the story together and is used to unify the whole musical composition. The special melody used in this piece is "Day of Wrath" from Gregorian Chant - Played in lower brass instruments for an ominous quality
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Tell me about Paganini
Definition
Italian; violin specialist; 2 violin concertos and 24 caprices for solo violin
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Tell me about Liszt
Definition
Hungarian; piano specialist; The Transcendental Etudes, The Paganini Etudes
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Tell me about Chopin
Definition
Polish; piano specialist; 19 nocturnes, 14 waltzes
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Tell me about Clara Schumann
Definition
The most prominent female piano virtuoso of the 19th century. Her father was a pianist and taught her everything she knew. Robert Schumann, whom she later married, quit law school to study under her father. Despite her father's efforts, they eventually married. She had 8 children, one who died in infancy.
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Famous composer who was a nationalist
Definition
Edvard Greig - Norway; "Peer Gynt"
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What is Mussorgsky's inspiration for his composition on the listening list?
Definition
Uses the music to describe some of the paintings by his friend, the Russian artist Victor Hartmann, who had passed away at the age of 39.
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Name 2 operas by Verdi
Definition
La Traviata and MacBeth
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Give the full title of Wagner's famous opera cycle and name its 4 segments
Definition
The Ring Cycle;
1. The Rhinegold
2. The Valkyrie
3. Siegfried
4. Twilight of the Gods
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The Ring Cycle - Who is Alberich?
Definition
dwarf who steals gold from the Rhinemaidens
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The Ring Cycle - Who is Brunnhilde?
Definition
A Valkyrie, Wotan's favorite daughter
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The Ring Cycle - Who is Fricka?
Definition
Wotan's wife, the goddess of marriage, distressed by Wotan's infidelities
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The Ring Cycle - Who is Hunding?
Definition
Enemy of Siegmund, husband of Sieglinde
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The Ring Cycle - Who is Sieglinde?
Definition
Daughter of Wotan, sister of Seigmund, mother of Siegfried
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The Ring Cycle - Who is Siegmund?
Definition
Son of Wotan, brother of Sieglende, father of Siegfried
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The Ring Cycle - Who is Siegfried?
Definition
Hero of the story
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The Ring Cycle - Who is Valhalla?
Definition
Fortress-hall of the Gods
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The Ring Cycle - Who are the Valkyries?
Definition
9 daughters of Wotan with a woman named Erda; they are warrior Goddesses who bring dead heroes up to Valhalla
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The Ring Cycle - Who is Wotan?
Definition
Leader of the Gods, makes questionable decisions and has moral flaws
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Name 2 ballets by Tchaikovsky?
Definition
Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker
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