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Classical Time Period

1750 - 1820

Symphony & String Quartet

A musical form characterized by a specific structure and instrumentation.

First Movement (I)

Fast movement in Sonata-Allegro Form.

Sonata-Allegro Form

A musical structure used in the first movement, also known as First-Movement Form.

Second Movement (II)

Slow movement, can be in Theme & Variations or ABA form.

Third Movement (III)

Moderate dance movement, typically in Minuet/Trio form.

Scherzo

A fast, playful movement that may substitute the Minuet in the third movement.

Fourth Movement (IV)

Fast movement, often in Sonata-Allegro or Rondo form.

Recapitulation

The restatement of the main theme in the fourth movement.

Rondo

A musical form featuring a recurring theme interspersed with contrasting sections.

Sonata & Concerto:

A musical form for solo instruments or small ensembles.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Austrian composer (1756-1791) known for his contributions across all musical genres.

Patronage System

A system where musicians were supported by patrons, which Mozart rebelled against.

“A Little Night Music”

A composition by Mozart featuring four movements, starting with Sonata-Allegro Form.

Joseph Haydn

Austrian composer (1732-1809) known for his symphonies and contributions to classical music.

Surprise Symphony

Haydn's Symphony No. 94, notable for its unexpected loud chord in the second movement.

Ludwig van Beethoven

German composer (1770-1827) known for his innovative compositions and hearing loss.

Cadenza

A solo passage in a concerto that showcases the soloist's skill, typically found near the end of the first movement.

First-movement Concerto Form

Always in Sonata-Allegro form with a double exposition featuring both orchestra and soloist.

Classical Sonata

A composition for one or two instruments, typically structured in three or four contrasting movements.

Moonlight Sonata

Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C-Sharp minor, known for its emotional depth and innovative structure.

The Classical Concerto

• I: Fast

• II: Slow

• III: Fast

double exposition

• 1st: Orchestra

• 2nd: Soloist

symphony and string quartet

1st Movement	Fast	Sonata-allegro
2nd Movement	Slow	A-B-A or Theme & Variations
3rd Movement	Moderate Dance	Minuet & Trio
4th Movement	Fast	Sonata-allegro or Rondo