Classical Music History

The _______ class had more influence during the classical period. 

Arnold Schoenberg and John Corigliano were both known for their use of  ____ in their works

Layered dynamic levels in a composition 

polyphonic choral compositions based on secular texts 

Solmization or assigning syllables to pitches was invented by 

Rules of Harmony were codified by French composer Jean-Phillipe Rameau during this period 

The Baroque Time period was from 

During Medieval and Renaissance time periods, sacred music was 

A German Romantic composer of mainly operas known for his nationalistic themes

considered the father of the symphony

Music that portrays the meaning of the words of the text 

The Romantic Time period was from 

a series of 12 pitches in a chromatic scale used in 20th century composition 

a concluding short section is called a 

a rich, polyphonic piece consisting of a series of melodic imitations

A traveling musician who performs mostly love songs

A later medieval type of chant that added harmony parts. 

A Romantic French style of music with smooth harmonies, rhythms, and big chords progressions

a Romantic composition for piano and solo piano    

a type of Romantic program music written for textual materials including stories or plays

 A Jazz composer who composed the popular "It Don't Mean a Thing." 

A texture in which one melody that is not accompanied: 

standard form of the first movement of a classical symphony 

developed the Classical concerto and symphony orchestra 

A 20th century style of music that found inspiration in raw emotion and often dark themes

an extended work for orchestra with several contrasting movements

an extended work of five sections including the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo Sanctus, and Agnus Dei    

songlike solo in opera where the character reacts to the plot

all members of the ensemble playing at once

tempos in the overall form of the symphony movements: Fast, Slow, Minuet, _____________

shorter polyphonic choral compositions based on sacred texts

The written notation is called a musical _________. 

bridged the Classical and Romantic periods

The Romantic period valued ________________ ideals.

During the Medieval period, which institution had major authority?  

A texture in which two or more melodies are played or sung: 

a musical drama developed during the Baroque period that featured solo singing

A texture in which one melody is accompanied by harmony parts: 

discord in music that suggests or creates tension

Instrumental compositions aimed at conveying a specific idea without using lyrics 

musical speaking in opera that developed the plot    

a piece featuring a solo instrument alternating with a group of instruments

The Renaissance Time period was from 

The Classical Time period was from 

Music outside of the church is: 

An early 20th century composer most known for Rhapsody in Blue

a composition consisting of a recurring theme alternating with contrasting sections

an accompaniment consisting of harpsichord sounding the chords and viola da gamba

Order and structure were important during this period. 

 An American composer and conductor who composed the popular musical West Side Story. 

Monophonic vocal music with no strict meter or accompaniment is called(2 are correct)

Music of the church is known as 

a style of music that stresses repetition and small changes over time

Early markings to show pitch were called

During this period, classical Greek ideals were abandoned for more free forms and ornate styles

a more songlike solo in opera where the character reacts to the plot.   

Romantic began to use their music as an expression of ____________________ pride. 

The _______________ period rediscovered classical ideals of the ancient Greeks. 

The fourth movement of Beethoven's ____ Symphony contains the theme Ode to Joy. 

The Medieval Time period was from