Music Theory Musical History RCM 6

Imitation

one hand leads while the other follows

Transposition

the opening measure is repeated up a fifth

Inversion

the motive is used upside down

Sequence

the motive is repeated in a descending pattern

Concerto grosso

• Baroque orchestral work

• usually in three movements (fast-slow-fast)

• a group of solo instruments (concertino) is contrasted with a full string orchestra (ripieno)

Ritornello form

• a form often used in the first and third movements of a concerto grosso

• the opening passage (ritornello or “refrain”) is repeated throughout the movement

Most renowned concerto out of the 6 Brandenburg Concertos

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement

SECTION - Eine kleine Nachtmusik

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (grar we go wild)

Chamber music

• music for small ensemble (two to ten players) with one player per part

• usually performed without a conductor

Sonata form

• the most important musical form invented in the Classical era

• consists of three sections: exposition, development, and recapitulation

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

sonata

Exposition

• first section of sonata form

• the main themes are stated; this often consists of two contrasting themes

Development

• middle section of sonata form

• the main themes are stated; this often involves a departure to different keys

Recapitulation

• third and final section of sonata form

• the return of main themes stated in the exposition