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Classical Period 1750-1820

Abstract Music. SymphonyConcertoChamber Music (String Quartet)Sonata. Viennese School Composers . MozartHaydnBeethovenSchubert. Patronage system. Composers were dependent on employers (kings, princes, queens). Later . . . .. With the Revolutions . . . Social/Political changes began . . .. Rev

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Classical Period 1750-1820

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    1. Classical Period 1750-1820 Order Symmetry Balance

    2. Abstract Music Symphony Concerto Chamber Music (String Quartet) Sonata

    3. Viennese School Composers Mozart Haydn Beethoven Schubert

    4. Patronage system Composers were dependent on employers (kings, princes, queens)

    5. Later . . . . With the Revolutions . . . Social/Political changes began . . .

    6. Review of Beethoven (1770-1827) Deaf Sketchbook Supreme architect Classical TRANSITIONAL to Romantic Traits Strong dynamic contrasts Sudden accents Developments bigger Coda (tail) expanded SUBSTITUTED SCHERZO for MINUET Longer 4th movements

    7. His Music Symphonies (how many) Fifth symphony � most famous First movement built on a ___-note motive Form of first movement? Third movement was what?

    8. The Eighteenth-Century Concerto Comes from the word �consort� (partnership) Contains 3 movements Fast Slow Fast Classical concerto commonly featured solo instrument with orchestra Most popular instruments Violin Piano

    9. Concerto � Other Features Cadenza Improvisatory �show-off� time for the soloist Comes near the end of the movement Orchestra falls silent Double Exposition Orchestra � Introduces themes Soloist � Restates themes

    10. Mozart and the Concerto Played a crucial role in the development of the piano concerto Written primarily for his own use Piano Concerto in G Major, K. 453 1784 3 movements I. Allegro II. Andante III. Allegretto: Theme and variations

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