a dance section of the opera
Beethoven expanded the __________and the symphony
Name of the 1st opera that was written by Claudio Monteverdi for a royal wedding.
recurring themes which represent a character, mood, or place
Works of the Classical period are often referred to as __________style.
Individual who pays for a compositional work; usually a church clergy, Monarch, or Aristocrat
Considered to be the composer who was the bridge between the Classical and Romantic Periods
Country that was the center of Nationalism
sung text that moves the storyline along. Speech-like singing.
This period of music history literally means “irregular” or “imperfect”
Most popular instrument in the classical period
a long vocal work, often with soloists, choir, and orchestra
Composers of the Romantic Period are often given the title as ___________composers
Russian composer whose most famous works include Overature 1812, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and the Pathetique
a solo song that is used to describe one specific emotion or character in the story.
Types of dynamics that are layered dynamic levels within a composition; This was one technique used by Baroque composers to move the listener by sustaining and contrasting emotions
Combined Russian folk songs and classic European musical styles to produce the first Russian nationalistic compositions