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4 True/False questions
Term Definition 1 of 15
How did Baroque operas let people know the An opera would usually have acting and/or
show was about to start? scenery whereas an oratorio would only have
singing and music. Nothing else.
True
False
Term Definition 2 of 15
Name three classical composers Haydn Mozart Beethoven
True
False
Term Definition 3 of 15
What happens at the exposition that doesn't The key does not modulate.
occur at the recapitulation?
True
False
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Term Definition 4 of 15
What is the difference between Classical & Classical music has a clear melody and
Baroque textures? accompaniment at all times, it fades. Whereas,
Baroque is always one single melody and
then suddenly all at once.
True
False
4 Multiple choice questions
Term 5 of 15
At what period an era did symphonies become popular?
The key does not modulate.
There would be a short instrumental from the orchestra.
Classical music has a clear melody and accompaniment at all times, it fades. Whereas,
Baroque is always one single melody and then suddenly all at once.
The classical period, from the 18th to the 19th century.
Term 6 of 15
Romantic texture is...
A combination of vocal and instrumental music telling a sacred story but with no acting
or scenery.
Mostly homophonic, and occasionally polyphonic.
No obvious key, uses all or any note that doesn't have to be related to a key.
Varied, meaning that it has texture from Classical & Baroque Era.
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Term 7 of 15
Generally, what form is a symphony written in?
An opera would usually have acting and/or scenery whereas an oratorio would only
have singing and music. Nothing else.
S-Q-S
Slow - Quick - Slow
(S) The opening is slow and sounds grand. With many dotted rhythms and usually
homophonic.
(Q) A quick section, usually in triple or compound time and fugal style.
Sonata form
However a symphony has 4 movements so at least one will be different. For example,
minuet and trio.
Term 8 of 15
What does 'chromatic' mean?
Chords or notes that relate to a scale. (For example the note D is diatonic to the key of
C)
Exposition, development, recapitulation
No obvious key, uses all or any note that doesn't have to be related to a key.
All notes that relate to the particular key.
3 Matching questions
What does 'atonal' mean? A. A combination9-11
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vocal and
instrumental music
What is a diatonic harmony? telling a sacred
story but with no
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What is an oratorio? acting or scenery.
B. Chords or notes
that relate to a
scale. (For example
the note D is
diatonic to the key
of C)
C. No obvious key,
uses all or any note
that doesn't have
to be related to a
key.
4 Written questions
Term 12 of 15
What is the difference (size wise) in the orchestra between classical and romantic era?
Term 13 of 15
What is Sonata form?
Term 14 of 15
A Symphony is...
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Term 15 of 15
Typically, what are the characteristics of a French overture?
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