Classical Time Period

Crescendos & decrescendos  were introduced in this time period.  To crescendo means to:

What is a cadenza?

The harpsichord was eventually replaced by what instrument during this time period?

The tympani was introduced to the classical symphony, used for its rhythmic bite and emphasis.

Mozart's work is catalogued with the initial "M," recognizing Mozart as the composer.

In general, the original theme begins and ends in what key?

Haydn was the only composer born in Austria.

Each prime mark in theme and variation form indicates a ______ of the basic idea.

A _____ is a three-movement work for an instrumental soloist and orchestra.

"The form of a single movement" is known as:

What is the third section of sonata form?

What is the second section of sonata form?

The term "da capo" means:

Composers would  place a development section in the middle of a rondo form to make _____ form.

___ & ABACA are the two most common patterns found in rondo form.

What is the first section of sonata form?

Style gallant means:

In classical chamber music, there was no need for a conductor.

Haydn & Mozart both used minuet & trio for the 3rd mvmt of a symphony.  What did Beethoven use?

The tempos of all four movements of a symphony looked like:

What is the fourth section of sonata form?

The city in which all three composers met and worked in was:

A minuet and trio form can easily be labeled as _______.

A string quartet is written for 1 violin, 2 violas & 1 cello.