Nicea Term Music History Final flashcards

What theory of aesthetics was the Baroque period known for?

The doctrine of affections

What musical composition was common in the Baroque period?

concerto

What form was common in the Baroque period?

ritornello form

What Baroque vocal musical composition with instrumental accompaniment also featured multiple movements, soloists, and a choir?

cantata

Who was the primary composer for the Baroque period?

Bach

What are three aspects that define the Classical period?

1. contrast

2. clarity of form

3. formal structure

What instrumental music was common in the Classical period?

chamber music

What large-scale musical work was common in the Classical period (typically characterized by four movements)?

symphony

Who was the primary composer for the Classical period?

Haydn

What was the name of Haydn’s famous symphony?

No. 9 “Surpise” symphony

What was the defining characteristic of the Romantic period?

self-expression

When was the Romantic period?

1820-1900

What three musical aspects defined the Romantic period?

1. chromaticism

2. formal expansion

3. narratival

Who was one main composer of the Romantic period?

Mendelssohn

What was the quartet written about Spillville, Iowa in 1893?

Dvorak’s No.12, Op.96 “American Quartet”

How many symphonies did Mahler finish?

nine

What was the main characteristic of the Impressionist period?

more focus on creating a mood or impression than a story

When was the Impressionist movement?

1860-1930

What was the defining characteristic of the 20th century musical period?

considered to be music of the psyche

Who was a primary composer of the 20th century period?

Shostakovich

What piece did George Crumb write following the Vietnam War?

Black Angels

What Roman Catholic requiem chant musical motif is featured in both George Crumb’s “Black Angels” and Mozart’s “Requiem (K.626)”?

dies irae

What does “concerto” literally mean?

to fight, contend, dispute

What is sonata form?

an ABA structure featuring an exposition, development, and recapitulation

What is binary form?

A two part structure

What is rondo?

a structure featuring multiple returns of A

What is ternary form?

a three part, ABA structure

What are the four elements of music?

1. rhythm

2. melody

3. timbre

4. texture

What is a cadence?

coming to a conclusion or resting place

What is the pentatonic scale?

d, r, m, s, l

What are the conventional movements of a classical symphony?

fast, slow, minuet, fast

What is ritornello?

a returning theme

What is a musical sequence?

a musical idea transposed to a new key

What is figured bass?

intervals above the bass note

What is sonata allegro?

exposition, development, recapitulation, coda

How old was Mozart when he died?

thirty-five years old

What is chromaticism?

using notes not in the main key