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What are the main characteristics of classical music? (Seven)
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Contrast is very important! (moods) by changes in (rhythms, unexpected pauses, more aesthetic)
Always at least 2 melodies (3?) Texture - Homophonic. Dynamics - Sudden changes. Gradual. (De)Crescendo Piano replaced harpsichord. Basso Continou is no more. Orchestra is starting to be standardized. (Strings, Woodwinds/Brass) |
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Who were the main classical composes?
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Mozart, Beethoven, Hadyn
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What is form?
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How music is organized.
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What is most important form in Classical music?
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Sonata Allegory Form
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What are the main parts to Sonata Allegro Form?
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Exposition, Development, Recapitulation
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What is Exposition?
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Two themes (melodies) that contrast in two ways (Character & Key).
1st melody - Lively. 2nd melody - Lyrical Transition in between key to modulate |
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What is Development?
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Modulate (change keys) frequently.
Highly polyphonic Sequence (repeat of melodic fragment) |
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What is Recapitulation?
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Exposition repeated (almost)
Themes are in home key to give us a sense of closure. Transitional bridge leads to same home key. Closing section or "coda" (louder, real standardized so people will know if it is over) |
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Characteristics of Classical Music
(Seven) |
At least 2 melodies, constrast of mood
Rhythm - Rhythm, unexpected pauses, homophonic mainly Sonata Allegory form Crescendo, De(day) Crescendo Basso Continou faded out Piano replaced harpsichord Orchestra standardized - strings (woodwind, brasses, percussion in pairs) |
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Standard Symphony
(Four movements) |
I "Fast" - Sonata Form
II "Slow" - ABA (Aria Song Form) or theme and variation III. Dance, related Minuete (3/4 Dance) Trio IV "Fast" (lively) Sonata Form or Rhondo |
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II ABA (Aria) or Theme (Melody) & Variations.
Something stays the same while others can change. What can you change? |
Tibre, Rhythm, Key, Dynamics, Tempo, Style of Accompaniment, Harmony, Texture, Add a countermelody to it.
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Movement IV.
Rhondo |
ABACABA
A - Melody will come back but may not be in same key or could be a fragment B - Contrast melody to A C - Another Tune Melody #1 Melody #2 (lyrical) Melody #3 (new area) |
