Although the full suite includes trumpets, oboe, and tympani as well as the strings and a bass line usually played on harpsichord and cello, this movement is reduced to the string orchestra only. The movement begins with a long, rhythmic opening that transitions smoothly to phrases in which the violin and the viola “communicate” with the melody. The piece also includes ornamentation and exaggerated dynamics common to Baroque style music. As the music is played, listen closely for the suspensions common throughout the movement. They provide the harmonic tension
THE CLASSICAL PERIOD (1750-1825) THE CLASSICAL PERIOD OF MUSIC 1) TIME OF GREAT MUSICAL EXPERIMENTATION AND DISCOVERY 2) CENTERS AROUND ACHIEVEMENTS OF VIENNESE SCHOOL A) HAYDN B) MOZART C) BEETHOVEN 3) THREE CHALLENGING PROBLEMS A) EXPLORE MAJOR-MINOR SYSTEM TO ITS FULLEST B) TO PERFECT A LARGE FORM OF ABSOLUTE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (THE SONATA CYCLE) C) TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN ITS (SONATA CYCLE) VARIOUS TYPES 1) SONATA 2) CONCERTO SYMPHONY 3) ELEMENTS OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD 1) ELEGANT AND LYRICAL MELODIES A) ELEGANT AND LYRICAL MELODIES B) CLEAR-CUT CADENCES 2) THE HARMONIES THAT SUSTAINED THESE MELODIES A) FIRMLY ROOTED IN THE KEY RHYTHM 3) A) MUSIC WAS IN EITHER 2, 3, 4, OR 6/8 B) STAYED IN RHYTHMIC STYLE IT BEGAN WITH 4) FORM A) UNFOLDED
Dido’s Lament The Baroque period was a significant turning point for music; it began to be a separate form of art and not purely based in religion. The use of Recitative and Aria became a critical key factor to the development of opera, and is clearly used in “Dido and Aeneas” by Purcell. To enhance the characteristics of the Baroque opera, many techniques for manipulating Pitch, Duration and Dynamics were used. With these techniques it created more emphasis of the text with the use of word painting and string instruments. Throughout this piece the Recitative of the song is mainly sung in speech form, creating emphasis on specific parts of the text.
It is one of the most distinct features of the Baroque Era as a whole. Basso continuo denotes musicians who thickened the textures in music of the Baroque era by augmenting the bass line with a combination of chord-producing and bass instruments. They appear in vocal and instrumental ensembles varying from trios to large ensembles. Continuo musicians also assumed an additional function in larger works by helping to keep the performers together. An important element of baroque instrumentation, the combination of a bass instrument (usually from the string family), such as the cello or double bass, paired with a keyboard instrument such as the harpsichord or the organ.
Fifth Symphony The Fifth Symphony is one of the major symphonies composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Premiered in 1808, it featured the whole orchestra. The first movement is in C minor, four chords are thrust forward in monophonic texture to open the work. The work is built upon a short motive which repeats throughout the piece with slight variation each time, creating a cyclical structure to the entire symphony. The four note motive repeats in the first theme constantly repeated with variation in rhythm, instrumentation, and dynamic level.
And the Glory of the Lord “And the Glory of the Lord” is a chorus taken from the oratorio Messiah written by Handel in 1741. An oratorio is like an opera, but based on Biblical themes. It was written during the Baroque period in music. The piece has a very bright A major tonic key and a dominant E major key it also has a supertonic key which is B major . The whole piece is assembled around four different motives.
Both musical performers incorporated unique musical elements such as melody, harmony rhythm to mention a few. Lowell Lieberman performance was very captivating through his exhibition of passion throughout his musical circles. Throughout his musical performance, Liebermann makes imaginative use of rich and varied harmonic rhythm. His performance shows a classical theme from the beginning to the end. The mood in Lieberman music made the entire room gloomy whiles the melodic lines made the room flowing, the rich harmonies in his music made the room surprisingly striking.
The second movement has a melancholy theme on the piano separated by fast happy interludes. 4. Why do composers often use exposition repeats? Composers often used exposition repeats to help the audience familiarize with the music. 5.
Moreover, other techniques used such as ornamentation and inversion as well as broken chords are also noticeable. In theme 1, such as measure number 5-7, 2 ornamentation notes are used on the right hand. In theme 2, 3 short passing notes also appear on the left hand. The C section used inversions of the motive in theme 1 followed by sequences. It is a tool for composer to vary its main theme.
This made the movement have an overall jazzy tone. With the introduction of the third movement, the tone shifted to serene and tragic—specifically during the cello solo that was then mimicked by the violin. As the tone and texture changed in the fourth movement, towards almost a fun sort of romp with the use of staccato notes, the tension began to grow and climax. The ending, in fact, was very feudal but