Classical Period

Beethoven represented to lowest level of musical genius

In the classical orchestra, the percussion section gave....

What instrument replaced the harpsichord in 1775

The middle class started to gain more of an interest in aristocratic luxeries

Composer did let other instruments duplicate the melody part

These instruments were in a classical orchestra

In sonata form, the coda is...

In a classical orchestra the instruments have a specific role, what was the role of the 1st violins?

Rhythm became a lot more

A trio is

The coda is required

Haydn first discovered Mozart when he was younger

A rondo is

Classical melodies are some of the most tuneful and easier to remember

This texture became a little more present with polyphony

At age 8, composed his first symphony.

Some composers borrowed and used other melodies for their works

Mozart was not considered a child prodigy

Composers started including middle class taste in their music

Themes and variations

Why would composers start using various dynamics changes like crescendos and decrescendos

In sonata form, the exposition is....

Who became deaf at age 29?

In sonata form, the recapitulation is....

A classical concerto is..

When he was 16, who discovered Beethoven?

Because of rhythms flexibility, it was harder to predict with lots of frequent changes.

A minuet is...

Because of increased middle class interest in aristocratic luxuries they....

Which section is not included in sonata form?

The classical form of movements goes as follows: fast, slow, dance-like, then fast

Symphony is...

In sonata form, the development is...

A minuet and trio and never together

Music from the classical period fluctuated in mood.

In the classical orchestra, the brass section brought power to loud sections.

The orchestra began to have a defined structure for who is in the orchestra