Development of the Symphony

What does Hob. stand for?

• Hobnobs

• Hoboken

• Hobbits

• Hobranson

The ​ (a)   Symphony orchestra features an expanded ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   section

• Romantic
• Brass
• Percussion
• Baroque
• Choir
• Classical

Beethoven changed the third movement from a Minuet & Trio to a:

Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony features an unusual number of movements. How many?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

The fourth movement of Mendelssohn's Symphony no. 4 is a:

• Gigue

• Paso Doble

• Saltarello

• Bersagliera

Catagorise these musical features into the Classical and Romantic periods

Groups:

(a) Classical

,

(b) Romantic

• Programmaticism

• Clear melodic lines
• Balanced phrases

• Frequent use of rubato
• Focus on individualism
• Simplicity and order

• Emphasis on form and structure

• Smaller orchestra

• Use of sonata-form

• Emotional expression
• Use of chromaticism
• Primary chords

• Expanded orchestration
• Regular cadences

• Rich harmonies