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