music history chapter 21-24
Beethoven's relative financial security was assured by
An annuity provided by aristocratic Viennese admirers of his music
the creation was designed to be sung in whuch languages
English and german
beethovens egmont music was written to accomoany stage performances of a play written by
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Haydn began his career as
a choirboy at a cathedral
what reed instrument was invented in the early 1700s
clarinet
which of the following baroque genres remained in common use throughout the classical period
concerto
what was the primary purpose of music for small string ensemble
enjoyment of performers
beethovens symphony no. 3 was titled
erotica symphony
beginning in the 1720s and 1730s, composers of Italian operas began to use contrasting musical ideas within A and B sections of arias to
express a succession of moods
emperor is the title of beethovens
fifth piano concerto
what term refers to 18th century pianos in order to distinguish then fron their later counterparts
forte pianos
the slow movement of beethovens symphony no. 3 demonstrates the composers awareness of
french revolutionary ceremonial music
the first movement of beethovens op. 132 string quartet is in the form of a
fugue
composers published many songs for home performance in different countries reflecting the
growing interest in amateur music making
Why is Ludwig von Kochel significant?
he catalogued Mozart's compositions, and we still use his system today
Why has Haydn been called the Father of the Symphony?
he set standards and patterns that later composers emulated
which of the following characteristics shows the influence of vocal music on instrumental music
homophonic texture
Beethoven departs from symphonic traditionxin his ninth symphony by
including a choral movement
the second movement of a Haydn Symphony
is genler and slower than the first
what expressive advantage did the pianoforte have over the harpsichord
it was touch sensative, so the pianoforte could play a broader range of dynamics.
william billings declaired independance from normal,rules of counterpoint and wrote that he had devised a better set of rules. he often used
parallel octaves and fifths and ooen chords without thirds
music clementi and Jan dussek were
piano composers whose novel textures and techniques influenced beethoven
Beethoven initially attracted favorable audience attention through his
piano performances
beethovens piano style developed mainly in connection with changes in
piano technology
what instrument was the most commib in homes mid to late 18th century
pianos
in the 1700s symphonies were performed by __________ for an audience while strinf and keyboard sonatas were for _________ to play at home
professionals, amateurs
in an opera series action progressed through
recitataive, either simple or accompanied
thr movements of beethivens sixth symphony represent
scenes from nature and peasant life
as in his third symphony the third movement of beethivens fifth symphony is not a traditional minuet and trio, but is called
scherzo
of the following genres, which was considered music for background entertainment
serenade
opera comique and ballad opera use
spoken dialogue
a barytone is a
string instrument with a set of sympathetic strings
today haydn is best remembered for his
string quartets and symphonies
what was the most prestigious instrumental genre in the kate 18th century
symphony
which aspect of intermezzi differs from opere series
they often parodied heroic characters and questioned social hierarchies
Why is the Esterhazy family important for Classic-era music?
they provided haydn with job stability and skilled musicians
which instrument was not usually included in late 18th century symphony
trombone
the galant style was the primary source for what aspects of haydns music
tuneful melodies with paired, brief phrases
by the 1780s, Haydn had increased the orchestra he composed for from 14 to ___________ players
twenty five
if you were to hear an aria from a ballad opera it probably would
use a familiar tune from a folk or popular song
what formal structures and tempo are most likely to be used for each of the four movements of a string quartet of symphony in the late 1700s
1. Fast sonata with a slow introduction 2. Slow movement 3. Minuet and Trio 4. Fast Finale in Sonata or Rondo form
the three stages if sonata form in order. then list two optional sections that haydn and other composers frequently used
1. exposition 2. developmental 3. recapitulation
list three duties frim haydns original contract
1. had to oversee music and take care of instruments 2. couldnt sell of give away his compositions 3. had to train and supervise all music personnel
give the dates and major works and describe the style of beethovens 3 parts of life
1.early period 1770-1802, piano sonatas and first symphony. characteristics are traditional, followed styles of other composers of the time. no interpretatiin of piece, what was written was what was played 2.middle period 1802-1814, 5th symphony. modeling works after Mozart and haydn. strong melodic lines and following classical forms and practices. starts to add his own ideas in the themes. 3. 1815-1827, 9th symphony. this period where he branches ofd and does his own thing. he uses a lot of contrast and exaggeratiobs in dynamics, tempo, etc. he uses variations more often.
beethovens negative reappraisal of Napoleon's role in European politics was spurred especially by events in
1804
list the instruments that perform in a string quartet
2 violins, viola, cello
most haydn symphnies have _____ movements. the first uses _______ form
4, sonata
in a comic opera in the late 1700s, an act would most likely end with
all characters onstage singing together
the creation is
an oratoio by haydn
the division of beethovens life into 3 periods was
based of a biographical schema established bg his ealy biographers
one of the most successful and famous ballad operas is
the beggars opera