MUST 0812 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Roman Art, Ternary Form, Aria
21 Mar 2017
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Ancient greek and roman art and culture. In the late 1700s, classical ideals stressing reason were strong in europe. These were combined with enlightenment ideals which also stressed the centrality of reason. Art and music reflected order and reason, and a timeless international style emerged. Louis xv (france), frederick the great (prussia), maria theresa (austria), catherine the. A new social structure results from the rise of the middle class. Haydn, mozart, and beethoven called the viennese school. Explored the limits of the major/minor system, especially through sonata form. An era in music of bold and constant experimentation. Singing symmetrical phrases; clear cadences; small range. Clear, diatonic harmonies that reinforce melodic symmetry. Movement from home key to contrasting key, then back. Women performed frequently at home, at court, and in salons. Based on the ideal of a reasoned discussion. An intimate genre initially reserved for performance in homes rather than concert halls.
