Baroque and Classical

In Opera, a song for solo singer which has rhythm, poetic language, and stops the action

Unvarying rhythms; little contrast but constant forward motion

Why did Classical composers repeat themes right away?

The text of an opera is called the:

Functional harmony without basso continuo

A Baroque form which uses systematized imitative polyphony is called a(an)

The purpose of art was to impress people and overwhelm them with intellectual complexity

In sonata form, what happens in the exposition?

In opera, dialogue, speech-like singing, moves plot forward:

The double-exposition form is found in the concerto from which period?

Opera Buffa is

One way Classical Opera Buffa is different from Baroque Opera Seria is

Dynamics not often added in score; abrupt changes preferred

The purpose of art was to please and entertain people

Where composers/musicians could make a living in the Baroque period.

The idea behind the concerto and the concerto grosso is

Added to Classical opera, an operatic song sung by two or more people is called a(n):

What ideals are are shared by Classical opera buffa and the novel?

In general, how many times is the entire subject introduced in the exposition?

How did Classical composers "close off" their themes?

How did absolutism affect music in the Baroque period?

Once the exposition has concluded, the fugue continues on in a (an)...

The major orchestral genre developed by Classical composers is the

In Handel's Julius Caesar the essence of the text of “La giustizia” involves:

What new institution in the 18th century supported the development of orchestral music?

Polyphony is the standard texture though mixed textures do occur

In sonata form what happens in the recapitulation?

Ritornello form can be found in what genre?

Functional harmony with basso continuo

Who plays the ritornello section in a Baroque concerto?

Which represents ritornello form?

Melodies are usually pleasing and simple, singable tunes

What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form?

Flexible rhythms, strong meter; many contrasts and stops and starts

Dynamics marked in score; gradual and abrupt changes are popular

A String Quartet consists of

In sonata form what happens in the development?

How many movements in a Classical symphony?

The opening section of a fugue where the subject is introduced is called a(an)

In Baroque music, composers wrote music that showed their own personal emotions

Which movement is slow and quiet with beautiful melodies

Which movement is a minuet and trio

Which movement is moderate or fast in sonata form?

Melodies are complex, ornamented, and difficult to sing

All apply to Baroque Oratorio except

Which characteristic is not an effect of science on music in the Baroque period?

The Hallelujah Chorus is a good example of mixed

Homophony is standard texture but polyphony used at times, only to create tension

Which movement is the fastest usually in sonata or rondo form?