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18 Cards in this Set
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When was the classical period |
1750-1820 |
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Who was orchestral music usually written for |
Wealthy people |
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Orchestras grew from the Baroque period What instruments were added |
Timpani, French horns,Trumpets, flutes, oboes, clarinets,Bassons, Violas |
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Which was the most important part of a classical orcestra |
The string Section becuase they are the main sound of the orchestra |
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Why were classical melodies clear and simple |
This was because they had an question phrase and an answer phrase |
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What are the main textures of classical music tune |
Textures such as accompanying chords nd homophonic texture. |
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Which keys are manly used in Classical music |
Major or Minor |
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What are sonatas meant for |
One or two instruments |
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What are the three main secions of a sonata form |
exposition Development Recapulation |
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What is an Expositon |
These are themes heard for the first time |
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What is Development |
Themes that go through a number of interesting tunrs and twsts |
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What is recapulation |
This is themes which are recapped. |
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Name two ways in which Musical Signposts are used? |
Bridge passages and A perfect Cadence |
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What is harmonic texture |
Single dominating melody accompanied by chords |
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What is retro grade |
This is a tune played backwards |
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What is an ostinato |
It is where you keep one pattern the same and change the rest |
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What is a melodic inversion |
It is where the notes have the same interval in the opposite direction |
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What are the main features of operas oratorio and canatas |
Aria,Recitative and chorus |
