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theme
a musical idea that is used as a building block in the construction of composition
thematic development
a theme's melodic outline rhythm or harmony . its one of the most important techniques in composition and requires both imagination and craft on the part of the creator. is necessary in larger forms where it provides clarity coherence and logic
motive
being its smallest melodic or . rhythmic unit
sequence
a motive can grow into an expansive melody or it can be treated in sequence- that is repeated at a higher or lower level
absolute music
no prescribed story or text to hold the music together, form is especially important
multimovement cycle
string quartet
the central position in classical chamber music was held by this which consists of two violins viola and cello. intended to be enjoyed by a small group of cultivated music lovers composers didn't need expansive gestures
ch 23 symphony
held the central place in classical instrumental music
overture
it's roots in the Italian opera overture the early eighteen century, three sections fast slow fast.
first played to introduce opera the three sections became separate movements.
one was quick aggressively rhythmic theme rising low to high register with such speed became known as rocket theme
crescendos
steamroller effect, slowly gathering force as they built to a climax
elegant minuet
a dance movement
four instrumental families
heart was the string family
woodwinds provided colors
brass sustained harmonies
timpani supplied rhythmic life and vitality
the second movement ABA
combines the concepts of variation with a simple three part structured ABA. The movement ends with a victorious fortissimo climax
ch 24 serenade and divertimento
two popular expanded chamber genres in mozarts day, they are lighter genres that are performed in the evening or at social functions
the four movements
compact intimate and beautifully proportioned
first movement- sonata allegro
organized and longest movement in the multimovement cycle is the opening one and usually the fast tempo, allegro,
this movement establishes a home key then moves or MODULATES, to another key and then returns to home key.
the theme is stated in the first section developed in the second and restated in the third
exposition
the opening section, statement , generally presents two opposing keys and their respective themes
bridge
the first theme establishes the home key or tonic. The bridge, transitional passage leads to a second theme in contrasting key
development
second part, conflict and action the essence of drama, the modulations contribute to a sense of activity and restlessness, breaking the theme into components
recapitulation
the beginning of the third section, it's the psychological climax of sonata allegro form
coda
the movements often end with this, an extension of the closing idea that leads to the find cadence in the home key
the third movement- minuet and trio form
a clear cut structure based on phrases of four and eight measures tempo ranges from stately to lively and whimsical
da capo
at the end of the trio you find these words. signfying the first section is to be played over again
second section
summary of sonata allegro