Experiencing Music Exam 2

Symphony No. 94 “Surprise,” mvt. 2

Composer: Joseph Haydn

Genre: Symphony

Elements: Countermelody: Secondary melody that plays at the same time as the main melody

Mozart, Don Giovanni, Act I, introduction

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre: Opera

Elements: Dramatic overture: A piece that sets the tone for the opera's themes and characters.

Saint-Georges, Symphony Op. 11, No. 2, mvt. 1

Composer: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

Genre: Symphony

Elements: Homophonic with short monophonic sections in transition and development. Uses Tremolos (quick repeated notes), legato (smooth passages), and staccato (short, detached notes)

Park, Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 7, mvt. 1

Composer: John Park

Genre: Piano Sonata

Elements: Features a clear melodic line with harmonic support, typically structured in a sonata form.

Beethoven, Symphony No. 5, Op. 67, mvt. 1

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre: Symphony

Elements: Known for its iconic four-note motif, this movement is characterized by its dramatic contrasts, strong rhythmic drive, and orchestral power.

Chopin, Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, no. 2

Composer: Frédéric Chopin

Genre: Nocturne

Elements: Characterized by a lyrical melody, expressive phrasing, and rich harmonies, this piece often features rubato and a flowing accompaniment.

Schubert, Erlkönig (The Erlking)

Composer: Franz Schubert

Genre: Lied

Elements: A dramatic song featuring a narrative about a father and his son encountering the mythical Erlking, showcasing shifting dynamics and characterizations.

Hensel, String Quartet in E-flat Major

Composer: Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel

Genre: String Quartet

Elements: This piece exhibits lyrical melodies, intricate interplay between instruments, and a rich harmonic palette, reflecting Hensel's romantic style and close affinity to the classical tradition.

Berlioz, Symphonie fantastique, mvt. 5, “Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath”

Composer: Hector Berlioz

Genre: Symphony

Elements: The final movement features a vivid orchestration depicting a fantastical witches' celebration, with vivid contrasts, eerie themes, and a recollection of the "idée fixe" representing the beloved.

String quartet (genre)

A multimovement work for string quartet (ensemble): 2 violins, viola, and cello

Symphony

Multimovement work for orchestra

Solo concerto

A movement piece for orchestra and solo instrument

Piano trio

Multimovement piece for piano, violin, and cello

Character piece

Short instrumental piece with a descriptive title, usually for piano

Nocturne

Short mood pieces with beautiful, embellished melodies above sonorous accompaniments

Lied

Song with German words, usually with accompaniment

Étude

A musical composition designed to provide practice material for perfecting a particular technical skill on an instrument, often featuring complex passages.

Program music

Instrumental music with an extra-musical meaning assigned by the composer

Sonata form

Consisting of three main sections: exposition, development, and recapitulation.

Through-composed form

Vocal form in which there is a new melody for each stanza of a poem

Scherzo

A fast, light-hearted musical movement, typically in triple meter, often serving as the third movement of a symphony or sonata.

Coda

Tail

Countermelody

Secondary melody that plays at the same time as the main melody

Motive

A short fragment of melody or rhythm used in constructing a long section of music

Organicism

A philosophical approach to music that views a composition as a living organism, where each part contributes to the whole and develops organically throughout the piece.

Crescendo

Loud

Decrescendo

Quite

Rubato

“robbed” time; subtle changes in tempo applied by the performer, with expressive intent

Romanticism

Artistic/intellectual movement which capitalized on ideals of the individual. emotion, the imagination, and subjectivity