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S5. Learn about the Classical era. Listen to some music from the classical period. Discover famous classical composers.

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Page 1: S5.  Learn about the Classical era.  Listen to some music from the classical period.  Discover famous classical composers.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

S5

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IN TODAY’S LESSON…

Learn about the Classical era.

Listen to some music from the classical period.

Discover famous classical composers.

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THE CLASSICAL ERA This term refers to music composed during

the period 1750 to 1810 (approximately.)

The Piano (Piano Forte) was invented to give more dynamic contrasts, as it was able to play both loud and soft, unlike the harpsichord.

The orchestra begins to grow. 2 Clarinets and 2 trumpets were also added to the early classical orchestra. The timpani was also a new addition to the orchestra.

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EARLY CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA

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CLASSICAL COMPOSERS

Three main composers of the classical era:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)

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MOZART PIANO CONCERTO

In the classical period, many composer began to write concertos for solo instruments only. (It was less likely for a concerto grosso to be composed.)

Listen to Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23 in A Major.

Tick three concepts that you can hear.

Alberti Bass Harpsichord

Polyphonic Ground Bass

Aria Repetition

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CADENZA A Cadenza is a solo passage at the end of a

movement which give the performer the chance to show off. In classical era many of these cadenza’s were improvised.

The Cadenza ends with a long Trill to signal to the rest of the orchestra its time to play again.

Listen to the Cadenza from Mozart's Piano Concerto No.23

Listen and try to identify the following scales.

Chromatic Scale Broken Diminished Chord

Broken Chords Dominant 7th Arpeggio

Arpeggios Major – Minor Tonality Cadenza begins 8’27

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MOZART PIANO CONCERTO NO.23

Long trill signals end of cadenza passage to orchestra.

Chromatic Scale before a perfect cadence.

E Major 7th arpeggio

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THEME & VARIATION Watch Mozart’s “Theme and Variation” on Twinkle Twinkle Little

Star.

Write down as many concepts as you can…

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SYMPHONY A Symphony is a large work for orchestra, usually

in four movements. In the classical period the movements were normally fast, slow, minuet and trio, fast.

Listen to the Fourth Movement Finale- vivace from Haydn's Symphony No. 101 in D Major

The movement is in Rondo Form This means that it follows the structure ABACADAThe A section constantly returns between each

new section.

Listen for the A section returning after each new section.

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SYMPHONY NO. 101

The A section is only 8 bars in length. Followed by the B section which extends over 20 bars and has a more open feel.

The two section are repeated before an Episode (in D minor) links the A section into the new C section of the movement in D Major

An Episode is a passage of music linking two musical themes, such as in Rondo

Form

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CONCEPTS IN TODAY’S LESSON Concerto- A work for solo instrument and orchestra. Cadenza- A passage of music which allows soloists to display

their technical ability in singing or playing an instrument. Broken Chord- In a broken chord, the notes of a chord are

played separately. Arpeggio- Notes of a chord played one after the other. Theme and Variation- The structure of a piece where the

melody is heard (the theme), then returns several times with variations.

Contrary Motion- Two parts which move in opposite directions, eg as one part ascends the other part descends.

Alberti Bass- Broken chords played by the left hand outlining harmonies whilst the right hand plays the melody.

Symphony- A large work for orchestra, usually in four movements. Rondo- A form where the first section (A) keeps returning, in

between different sections – B, C etc. Episode- A passage of music linking two musical themes, such as in

Rondo Form.

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LETS RECAP...

1. What dates does the classical period refer to?

2. Name two famous classical composers. 3. What is a Cadenza? 4. Explain the Structure of Rondo Form? 5. Complete the following sentence. A/An is a passage of music

which links two musical ideas/sections together.

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Chamber Music is music written for a small instrumental ensemble with one player to a

part.

A String Quartet was one of the most popular chamber groups. In the classical period this was

made up of two violins, a viola and a cello.

A string quartet is most commonly in four movements;

1. Fast2. Slow

3.Minuet and Trio4.Fast

Listen to the Haydn’s String Quartet Op.76 No.3 “Emperor”

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SONATA FORM Sonata form describes the structure of

the first movement of many sonatas, symphonies, concertos and often overtures.

It falls into three sections: exposition, development and recapitulation.

The exposition introduces two contrasting themes in related keys. These themes are known as the subjects.

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BEETHOVEN 5TH SYMPHONY IN C MINOR

The first movement of this symphony is Sonata Form. This symphony was completed in 1808.

The first Subject theme starts with two dramatic fortissimo phrases. Following the first four bars, Beethoven uses imitations and sequences to expand the theme.

This second subject is in E flat major, the relative major, and it is more lyrical and features the four-note motif in the string accompaniment.

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CONCEPTS IN TODAY’S LESSON Chamber Music-Music written for a small

instrumental ensemble with one player to a part. String Quartet-A chamber music ensemble

consisting of first and second violins, viola, and cello. The string quartet is one of the most prominent chamber ensembles in classical music.

Sonata Form- Sonata form is sometimes known as first movement form. This term is used to describe the structure of the first movement of many sonatas, symphonies and often overtures. It falls into three sections: exposition, development and recapitulation. The exposition introduces two contrasting themes in related keys.

Subject- The main theme in a composition, the main themes in sonata form, or the main theme on which a fugue is based.

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ACTIVITY – RECAP

Fill in the missing words.

A is a sacred choral work. It most commonly has 5 sections. These include; Kyrie, , , Santus & Benedictus and agnus dei. You can also find a/an and Chorus in this work.

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CLASSICAL VOCAL MUSIC

Fill in the missing words:

A/An is a secular drama set to music, with soloists, acting and orchestral accompaniment. A solo song from an opera is called an/a . A group of people singing is known as a

Listen to the final chorus from Mozart’s Opera The Magic Flute

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QUEEN OF THE NIGHT The aria features a Coloratura. This is a style

of singing which is high, florid, vocal singing involving scales, runs and ornaments.

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CLASSICAL PERIOD

A Sonata is a work for solo piano, or a solo instrument accompanied by piano, in three or four movements. (E.g. Flute Sonata = Flute + Piano)

Listen to Beethoven’s Piano Sonata no.14 which is sometimes referred to as the “Moonlight Sonata” (1801)

Try to write down as many concepts as you can hear.

What is rhythmic feature of this 1st movement?

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CONCEPTS IN TODAY’S LESSON

Opera- A drama set to music, with soloists, chorus acting and orchestral accompaniment.

Aria- A song in an opera or oratorio with orchestral accompaniment.

Chorus-Chorus – (i) A group of singers with several people to each part.

(ii) The music written for these singers. Mass- Mass – A large sacred work containing very

specific movements – Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei.

Coloratura- Term for high, florid, vocal singing involving scales, runs and ornaments

Sonata- a work for solo piano, or a solo instrument accompanied by piano, in three or four movements.