MUSI 1107 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Scherzo, String Quartet

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Age of enlightenment included fascination with organizing all kinds of knowledge: 1st edition of encyclopedia britannica brings together vast amounts of information. Form: composers explored new ways of organizing and developing musical sounds, from short melodies to large-scale works: haydn, symphony no. 100 (military) Thematic development: taking a musical idea and exploring all of its possibilities. Contain several shorter pieces that could stand as relatively independent musical works. Exploit contrasts in tempo and character, but come together as a complete experience. Standard four movement format: fast, slow, dance-related (minuet or scherzo, fast. The major multi-movement genres: symphony: performed by full orchestra, develops from expanded version of the opera overture. Chamber music: general term for quartets, trios, and other small ensembles with each musician playing a different part: string quartet: 2 violins, viola, and cello is most common combination. Sonata: usually solo instrument or soloist plus accompaniment. Concerto (minus the dance movement): soloist + orchestra.

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