Money was used to build lavish courts for kings and nobles. This is a reflection of what?
Absolute Monarch
Define binary form.
A musical form in 2 related sections, both of which are usually repeated (AB)
There are 5 historical events from the period. Name one.
Large-scale productions of buildings, France became a world power, Medical science moved forward, Colonization, Concept of Absolute Monarch
Who was responsible for developing the Royal Academy of Dance in 1669?
Louis XIV
Which composer is responsible for Water Music?
George F. Handel
To prevent his court from becoming involved in intrigues due to boredom, what did the king do?
Created elaborate rules of etiquette and occupied every moment with trivial duties and entertainments
How many positions are still used in ballet today?
Five
What became the language culture and diplomacy?
French
What entered the theater under the patronage of the King and was the favorite form of dance?
Ballet
On his restoration to the throne in 1660, what king started a new era of drama fashioned after the theater he had seen in Paris?
Charles II
Define sonata.
A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements with one or more in sonata form
Who was finally allowed to perform onstage?
Women
Who was responsible for the invention of the string quartet and taught many other famous classical composers?
Haydn
What term is used to describe the movement, curves, and frivolous elegance seen in the Baroque and Rococo art and architecture?
Baroque
Who was better known as the Sun King and epitomized the glory of court life?
Louis XIV
How was the illusion of distance created in indoor theaters?
Deep aprons and the use of proscenium arches with flats painted in perspective which were spaced one behind the other
The latter part of the Baroque Period saw the rise of the prima ballerina. Who gained major importance as a performer?
Women, men then started to take the supporting role
What made instrumental music become more prominent?
The development of the symphony
How did the development of the orchestra happen?
Gradually
Which classical composer wanted to study with another who died before he got there, was a famous pianist, gradually went deaf, and changed the way harmony was looked at forever?
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Who was the master of the harpsichord and was J.S. Bach's competition?
Scarlatti
In the theaters, what provided lighting?
Candles and oil lamps
Which composer studied under another and started composing at age 5, died at an early age, and is responsible for his most famous opera The Magic Flute?
W. A. Mozart
Which country's view of the theater was less sophisticated?
England
Define oratorio.
A large-scale musical work for orchestra and voices, typically a narrative on a religious theme
From 1750-1800, a new style in music evolved with a sense of order, strong independent melodies, rhythmic variety and phrasing. These were all common elements used by who?
Classical composers
Which composer had red hair, taught in an orphanage, and is responsible for The Four Seasons?
Antonio Vivaldi
What made monumental gains during the Baroque Period? There are 4.
Scientific knowledge, creativity, religious challenges, and the absolute monarch
Define ternary form.
A three part musical form consisting of an opening section A, a following section B, and then a repetition of the first section A (ABA)
Define toccata.
a musical composition for a keyboard instrument designed to exhibit the performer's touch and technique
What were used as tools to illustrate the power of the state and the position of the king as a ruler by divine right?
the arts
Who had 20 children, invented the fugue, mastered counterpoint, and was only well known after he had passed away?
Johann Sebastian Bach
Define fugue.
a contrapuntal composition in which a short melody or phrase (the subject) is introduced by one part and successively take up by others
What is the Baroque and Rococo period often referred to as?
The Age of Reason
Define opera.
A drama that is primarily sung, accompanied by instruments and presented on stage
What country was considered the cultural center which was brought to its peak under the Sun King?
France
Define rondo form.
Principal theme (sometimes called the "refrain") alternates with 1 or more contrasting themes. Possible patterns: ABA, ABACA, ABACABA, mostly used by concertos
Define cantata.
a medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra
Who had drama that developed into entertainment mainly for royalty?
France
Define string quartet.
A musical ensemble of four string players: two violins, a viola, and a cello
What country became the dominant power of the western world?
France
Name one type of person who wanted to hire an artist.
popes, princes, kings, emperors, and those successful in politics as well as business
What developed into lavish productions that had a combination of music and drama that was staged in a highly stylized manner?
Opera
Define suite.
a set of instrumental compositions, originally in dance style, to be played in succession
Define symphony.
A large work, usually in 4 movements, where most movements follow sonata form
Define sonata form.
Contains exposition, development, and recapitulation sections that themes are developed through
Define concerto.
A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra, especially one conceived on a relatively large scale
What does the word baroque mean?
irregular, grotesque and contorted, and was an insulting term
What was the most popular dance form of court entertainment?
The minuet
What is a term given to a refined miniature form of Baroque art?
Rococo
The dominant parts of the court ballet and public performances were danced by who?
Men, women were taking minor or secondary parts
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