Which are features of the Romantic Era?

Richer harmonies and use of chromatic chords

Small orchestra (mostly strings, plus some wind)

Which are features of the Classical Era?

Symphony, solo sonata, solo concerto

Suite, sonata, oratorio, chorales, trio sonata

Which are features of the Classical Era?

Suite, sonata, oratorio, chorales, trio sonata

What is the definition of Minuet and Trio?

The minuet was a type of graceful dance from the 17-18th century, and was often used as the 3rd movement in symphonies in the Classical era. The minuet had two repeated sections, the trio had two new repeated sections, with a return to the minuet at the end (no repeat).

The main theme (tune) is repeated and developed a number of times in a variety of different ways

A simple form where the song uses the same melody over and over.

Two sections: A usually ends in a related key (e.g. dominant or relative minor), but B returns to the tonic. B will contain with some change/contrast.

Three sections: section B provides a contrast (e.g. new tune key change). A may return exactly or with some slight changes.

A musical idea is repeated exactly.

An idea is copied in another part.

Repetition of an idea in the same part at a higher/lower pitch.

A short, repeated pattern or phrase.

Balanced parts of a melody (like the phrases in a sentence) e.g. four bar phrases.

An idea is copied in another part.

A musical idea is repeated exactly.

Repetition of an idea in the same part at a higher/lower pitch.

A short, repeated pattern or phrase.

Balanced parts of a melody (like the phrases in a sentence) e.g. four bar phrases.

Repetition of an idea in the same part at a higher/lower pitch.

A musical idea is repeated exactly.

An idea is copied in another part.

A short, repeated pattern or phrase.

Balanced parts of a melody (like the phrases in a sentence) e.g. four bar phrases.

A short, repeated pattern or phrase.

A musical idea is repeated exactly.

An idea is copied in another part.

Repetition of an idea in the same part at a higher/lower pitch.

Balanced parts of a melody (like the phrases in a sentence) e.g. four bar phrases.

What is regular phrasing?

Balanced parts of a melody (like the phrases in a sentence) e.g. four bar phrases.

A musical idea is repeated exactly.

An idea is copied in another part.

Repetition of an idea in the same part at a higher/lower pitch.

A short, repeated pattern or phrase.

The use of different or opposing musical elements to create variety.

A long held or constantly repeated note(s).

The notes of a chord played individually.

A broken chord accompaniment (I,V,iii,V) common in the Classical era.

A sustained or repeated note, usually in the bass, that continues while the harmony changes above it.

A long held or constantly repeated note(s).

The notes of a chord played individually.

A broken chord accompaniment (I,V,iii,V) common in the Classical era.

The use of different or opposing musical elements to create variety.

A sustained or repeated note, usually in the bass, that continues while the harmony changes above it.

A long held or constantly repeated note(s).

The notes of a chord played individually.

A broken chord accompaniment (I,V,iii,V) common in the Classical era.

The use of different or opposing musical elements to create variety.

What is an arpeggio/broken chord?

The notes of a chord played individually.

A long held or constantly repeated note(s).

A broken chord accompaniment (I,V,iii,V) common in the Classical era.

The use of different or opposing musical elements to create variety.

A sustained or repeated note, usually in the bass, that continues while the harmony changes above it.

What is an alberti bass?

A broken chord accompaniment (I,V,iii,V) common in the Classical era.

A long held or constantly repeated note(s).

The notes of a chord played individually.

The use of different or opposing musical elements to create variety.

A sustained or repeated note, usually in the bass, that continues while the harmony changes above it.