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Alberti Bass
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(refer to pianoforte) instead of having the pitches of a chord sound all together, the notes are played in succession to provide a continual stream of sound
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Antonio Salieri
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(refer to Mozart) Composer popular at the time of Mozart's life. Said to be a rival in the movie but not true.
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comic opera
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a genre of opera that originated in the 18th century portraying characters and situations and using spoken dialogue and simple songs
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London Symphonies
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the 12 symphonies composed by Joseph Hayden for performance in London between 1791 and 1795. (Hayden's last 12 symphonies)
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Nikolaus Esterhazy
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(refer to Hayden) Patron and benefactor to Hayden
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opera buffa
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Italian for comic opera. an opera on a light often domestic subject with tuneful melodies, comic situations, and a happy ending.
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pianoforte
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a large keyboard instrument that creates sounds at various dynamic levels when hammers are struck against strings. Instrument of rising middle class during Classical period
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Salzburg (Austria)
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birthplace of Mozart
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The Magic Flute
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comic opera by Mozart. Subject matter relates to the Brotherhood of Freemasons (Masonic ideals) It was his last opera.
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The Marriage of Figaro
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opera buffa of Mozart's. Written during peak of his popularity in 1787. Subject matter pokes fun at the aristocracy.
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