Classical Music History

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

all members of the ensemble playing at once

Music outside of the church is: 

shorter polyphonic choral compositions based on sacred texts

The Classical Time period was from 

Early markings to show pitch were called

During the Medieval period, which institution had major authority?  

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

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

The Romantic period valued ________________ ideals.

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

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

During Medieval and Renaissance time periods, sacred music was 

The Renaissance Time period was from 

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

The Baroque Time period was from 

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

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

Order and structure were important during this period. 

The _______________ period rediscovered classical ideals of the ancient Greeks. 

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

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

a Romantic composition for piano and solo piano    

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

The written notation is called a musical _________. 

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

Solmization or assigning syllables to pitches was invented by 

Music that portrays the meaning of the words of the text 

A texture in which one melody that is not accompanied: 

an extended work for orchestra with several contrasting movements

A later medieval type of chant that added harmony parts. 

developed the Classical concerto and symphony orchestra 

Instrumental compositions aimed at conveying a specific idea without using lyrics 

considered the father of the symphony

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

discord in music that suggests or creates tension

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

bridged the Classical and Romantic periods

a concluding short section is called a 

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

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

A traveling musician who performs mostly love songs

polyphonic choral compositions based on secular texts 

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

The Medieval Time period was from 

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

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

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

The _______ class had more influence during the classical period. 

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

standard form of the first movement of a classical symphony 

Music of the church is known as 

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

Layered dynamic levels in a composition 

a composition consisting of a recurring theme alternating with contrasting sections

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

The Romantic Time period was from 

musical speaking in opera that developed the plot    

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

songlike solo in opera where the character reacts to the plot