Classical Era

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Across
  1. 1. This is the term for writing music for music's sake
  2. 3. This is the name given to operas with a humorous plot.
  3. 5. texture resulting from simultaneous performances of melodic variants of the same tune
  4. 6. This is the name that was given to the classical era. This described the want to know why and have a reason
  5. 10. This movement is slow and relaxed
  6. 12. Child prodigy who wrote his first piece at age 5
  7. 13. Father of the symphony and string quartet. Was the person who really pushed us into the classical period
  8. 14. This form is described by Exposition - Development - Recapitulation
  9. 16. This movement of a symphony is normally short and exciting
Down
  1. 1. This is a collection of pitches that came from a chord and follows the melody contour
  2. 2. Has 4 string instruments: 2 Violins, 1 Viola, 1 Cello
  3. 4. music that has one sound or line of melody being played by multiple instruments at the same time.
  4. 7. This movement of a symphony is normally the dance movement
  5. 8. combination of 2 or more melodic lines playing at the same time
  6. 9. This movement is normally engaging and upbeat
  7. 11. a musical style employing a single melodic line without accompaniment.
  8. 15. is Known for his opera reform. He stated that the music of an opera was just as important as the plot of the opera