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MCC-MUL 2010-IV
Deana's Semester Unit IV Terms
Terms | Definitions | Properties |
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classical | an era marked for emphasizing intellect "Age of Enlightenment" | looking back toward Ancient greece |
sonata-allegro form | opening movement of the multi-movement cycle | 1st section-exposition, 2nd section-development, 3rd section-recapitulation |
exposition | opening section where theme is stated | 1st section of sonata-allegro form |
development | follows exposition, theme is reshaped | 2nd section of sonata-allegro form |
recapitulation | follows development, theme of exposition is restated | 3rd section of sonata-allegro from |
coda | last part of a musical piece | usually an extended ending to bring the piece to a close |
cadenza | performed at the end of an aria or movement of a concerto | virtuosic solo in improvisational style |
absolute music | instrumentalthat stands on how it's put together, and is not trying to tell a story or paint a picture | opposite of program music |
multimovement cycle | 3 or 4 movement musical piece that flows in a prescribed tempo and form | instrumental-especially symphony, sonata, concerto, and in chamber music |