MUSG 06109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Serialism, Sprechgesang, Scherzo
Document Summary
Enlightenment: 18th century period in philosophy & letters during which thinkers gave free rein to the pursuit of truth & discovery of natural laws. Symphony: genre of instrumental music for orchestra consisting of several movements; also the orchestral ensemble that plays this genre. String quartet: standard instrumental ensemble for chamber music consisting of a single first & second violin, a viola, a cello. Scherzo: rapid, jovial work in triple meter often used in place of the minuet as the 3rd movement in a string quartet or symphony. Sonata: originally, something sounded on an instrument as opposed to something sung; later multi-movement work for solo instrument, or instrument with keyboard accompaniment. Lied: the genre of art song, for voice & piano accompaniment that originated in germany c 1800. Song cycle: collection of several songs united by common textual theme of literal idea.
