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16 Cards in this Set
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PianoForte |
Piano replaces the harpsichord as the most popular keyboard instrument, but only plays as a solo instrument with the orchestra in a piano concerto. Originally Pianoforte for its ability to respond to the player’s dynamics soft < loud. Most important new instrument of the era. |
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Opera |
A great deal of opera music was written during the Classical era, but not much changed in terms of appearance or style. The leading composer of opera during this time was Christoph Gluck. However, very few Classical operas are performed regularly today. The exception would be the operas of Mozart, which are considered to be the greatest of the time period (and some of the greatest of all time). |
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Requiem |
The Latin text of a funeral mass set to music for vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Requiems stress arias and chorus with very little, or no recitative. |
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Sonata |
Solo instrument plus keyboard accompaniment or for solo piano. Sonatas are now composed following a FOUR movement plan. Sonata form now provides the foundation for not only sonatas, but also for string quartets and symphonies. FAST, Slow, Dance, Fast |
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String Quartet |
the most popular type of chamber ensemble. Follows SONATA form. Other chamber music ensembles existed in various combinations, such as piano trios, wind quintets, etc. but were not nearly as popular as the string quartet. 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello |
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Concerto |
Solo instrument plus orchestra accompaniment, much like the Baroque concerto. Still follows a three movement plan: fast-slow-fast tempo pattern. The only significant change to concerto form is the addition of a CADENZA. |
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Cadenza |
an improvised, unaccompanied portion for the soloist to show of technical skill. A solo within a solo. |
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Symphony |
A lengthy composition written for full orchestra, composed in sonata form. The most popular orchestral form of the Classical era and even today considered to be the greatest compositional achievement for any composer. |
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Piano replaces the harpsichord as the most popular keyboard instrument, but only plays as a solo instrument with the orchestra in a piano concerto. Originally Pianoforte for its ability to respond to the player’s dynamics soft < loud. Most important new instrument of the era. |
PianoForte |
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A great deal of opera music was written during the Classical era, but not much changed in terms of appearance or style. The leading composer of opera during this time was Christoph Gluck. However, very few Classical operas are performed regularly today. The exception would be the operas of Mozart, which are considered to be the greatest of the time period (and some of the greatest of all time). |
Opera |
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The Latin text of a funeral mass set to music for vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Requiems stress arias and chorus with very little, or no recitative. |
Requiem |
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Solo instrument plus keyboard accompaniment or for solo piano. Sonatas are now composed following a FOUR movement plan. Sonata form now provides the foundation for not only sonatas, but also for string quartets and symphonies. FAST, Slow, Dance, Fast |
Sonata |
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the most popular type of chamber ensemble. Follows SONATA form. Other chamber music ensembles existed in various combinations, such as piano trios, wind quintets, etc. but were not nearly as popular as the string quartet. 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello |
String Quartet |
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Solo instrument plus orchestra accompaniment, much like the Baroque concerto. Still follows a three movement plan: fast-slow-fast tempo pattern. The only significant change to concerto form is the addition of a CADENZA. |
Concerto |
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an improvised, unaccompanied portion for the soloist to show of technical skill. A solo within a solo. |
Cadenza |
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A lengthy composition written for full orchestra, composed in sonata form. The most popular orchestral form of the Classical era and even today considered to be the greatest compositional achievement for any composer. |
Symphony |
