Classical Era Vocab

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Elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in 4 movements

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Symphony

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Lacking the power of hearing. Example: Beethoven

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Deaf

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A person, especially young, with exceptional qualities. Example: Mozart

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Prodigy

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Title for the three major Classical composers: Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven

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The Viennese School

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Wealthy hired musicians to perform and compose music in their court.

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The Patronage System

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Fanciful solo passage, improvisational, interrupts movement near end.

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Cadenza

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Small ensembles, 2-20 musicians, one part each

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Chamber Music

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Example of chamber music popular in the classical era with two violins, viola, and cello.

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String Quartet

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A melody that is easily sung.

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Lyrical Melody

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A person who does something for enjoyment, not money

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Amateur