Music History II: Exam 1 Terms

This part of sonata form includes all the themes previously introduced, but stays within the home key.

This part of sonata form introduces the main, secondary, and/or closing themes, with transitions in between.

This creative period was when Beethoven studied with Haydn—he did not push at traditions just yet.

This Classical instrumental was performed in courts, churches, and public concerts. Emerged from opera overtures.

This Classical composer was known as “Papa _____” and worked for the Ḗsterhazy Court for most of his career.

In this type of sonata form, the exposition is played twice: by the orchestra, then by the soloist.

This composer was a child prodigy and mastered every Classical genre. Died poor and ill in 1791.

A letter to Beethoven’s brothers describing his deafness and how he would strive to overcome it.

This opera is about a libertine who receives justice. Has themes of individuality, social structure, and authority.

This creative period of Beethoven is described as “Heroic.” Focused on triumph over adversity.

German for “sensitive style.” Described through surprising harmonies, chromaticism, and speech-like melody.

The Classical Period emphasized all of the following traits, except for…

Gluck’s opera reforms included the following, except for…

This period is described as a “Golden Age” and is dated from around 1750 to 1830.

This part of sonata form starts in the home key, but modulates to either the V in major or the bIII in minor.

This part of sonata form alters or plays with the introduced themes. Keys/harmonies are unstable.

This 15 minute fugue, originally the final movement of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 13, was published separately.

They are described as informed musical amateurs. Publishers and composers catered to them in the Classical Period.

This genre of Classical instrumental has 2-4 movements, the first and/or last of which are in sonata form.

This Classical composer is the “Father” of both the symphony and the string quartet.

A German artistic movement meaning “storm and stress.” Emphasized minor keys, depressing themes, and dramatic shifts.

This composer bridged the gap between the Classical and Romantic Periods. Became deaf later in life.

This opera’s overture was composed in a single day by Mozart. It mixes opera seria and opera buffa traits.

This movement is similar to humanism, focusing on human rights, reason, and equality.

These are German spoken operas interspersed with arias, choruses, and instrumental music.

This creative period of Beethoven is at his most spiritual and experimental. He was fully deaf by this point.

A pamphlet debate (1752-1754) between fans of older French opera and fans of newer Italian comic opera.

This is known as “comic opera.” Its heroes are working-class and it made fun of aristocrats and the people-in-charge.

This musical form is characterized by one theme followed by any number of varying versions of it.

This Classical composer wrote Orfeo ed Euridice and Alceste. Made the overture more integral to the opera genre.

Composed by Beethoven. Initially dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, it was later retracted when he became Emperor.

The string quartet's 4 movements have all of the following forms, except for...

TWO RIGHT ANSWERS: These French terms described Classical music as charming and sophisticated, with simple melodies.

This musical form has a period (called A) mixed with other themes (ABACA, ABACADA, etc). Usually has codas and cadenzas.

This genre of Classical instrumental has 4 movements and is orchestral. Haydn is the “Father” of them, composing 104.

This piano sonata in C minor was composed in 1798 by Beethoven, depicting grief and tragedy. Named for "pathos".

This Classical composer wrote the intermezzo La serva Padrona, or “The Maidservant as Mistress,” in 1733.

Composed by Beethoven in his 2nd creative period. Far longer and more unorthodox than other Classical works of the time.

An operatic genre performed between acts of large operas. Opera buffa emerged from this genre.

A virtuosic solo passage that is often improvised, typically near the end of a piece.

This genre of Classical instrumental has 4 movements and is scored for Violin I, II, Viola, and Cello.

This wealthy Court in rural Hungary employed Haydn for most of his career.

This type of harmonic accompaniment has a chord’s notes sounded in this order: low-high-middle-high.

This composition was left incomplete at Mozart’s death in 1781. It is a Mass for chorus and orchestra.