MUS-0001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Da Capo Aria, Sonata Form, Oratorio
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Orchestra vs symphony: orchestra = fairly large group of instrumentalists, symphony = a type (genre) of music played by orchestras, symphony orchestra = large orchestra that plays symphonies. Classical orchestra: accompaniment in operas and concertos, plays symphonies alone, no basso continuo (typically) started to die out, strings (violins, violas, cellos, etc. ) ), brass (horns, trumpets), percussion (timpani: smaller than orchestras today (around 30 players) The classical symphony: genre for orchestra alone, played in public concerts or court settings, 3 major composers (all based in/ near vienna) Beethoven (1770-1827) (9 symphonies: has 4 contrasting movements. 1st and last are usually fast, complex, and loud. Middle two often slower, simpler, quieter: often feature simple, singable themes/melodies (classical style) (cid:862)ha(cid:455)d(cid:374) hall(cid:863: music hall in a court setting, near vienna, quite elaborate and ornate. First theme = bridge to the second theme (start to modulate to a new key) cadence: b = development. Main themes are modified (developed), unstable music, built up tension.
