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Music Appreciation

The Classical Era

TermDefinition
Sonata Form Based on the overall plan of the statement of two contrasting melodies, or themes, the manipulation of those themes, and the restatement of those themes
Theme A musical idea that serves as a starting point for development of a composition or section of a composition
Motives Short themes or parts of themes
Modulation The frequent changing of tonal centers
Cadenza A special time for a soloist to showcase their skills during a performance; often placed toward the end of fast movements
Trill Two notes played back and forth very fast
Chamber Music Music for small ensembles
String Quartet Became the most important chamber music medium; consisted of a first and second violin, a viola, and a cello
Rondo Form An extended alternating form in which the first theme, A, returns several times with contrasting music (represented by B and C) between the A's
Orchestration Writing and arranging music for orchestra to achieve the most effective overall combination
Cyclic Form The unification of a symphony with a musical idea that appears in each movement
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