Classical Sonata Form- GCSE MUSIC

What does diatonic harmony mean?

• The notes will belong to the key

• The notes wont belong to the key

• The notes move only in steps

• The notes move only in leaps

How would a homophonic texture sound?

• All layers of the texture will interweave making it hard to hear the main melody

• There is only ONE layer, unaccompanied.

• The layers of the texture move in block chords, like a traditional hymn.

• The layers move one after the other

In sonata form, there are 3 main sections. They are:

• exposition, development and solo

• exposition, development and recapitulation

• exposition, second exposition and repeat

• none of the above

In the first main section of sonata form, the composer will present us with two main themes. They are known as:

• Theme 1 and Theme 2

• Tune 1 and Tune 2

• Exposition 1 and exposition 2

• First Subject and Second Subject

In Classical music, which two chords are the most important in terms of the harmony?

• I and II

• I and IV

• IV and V

• I and V

The middle section of sonata form allows the composer to transform and reinvent their main ideas from the beginning. This is known as the

• Improvement section

• Middle section

• Development section

• Recapitulation

Which instruments would NOT be in a Orchestra in Haydn's day?

• Trombone, Tuba, Saxophone

• Flute, oboe, bassoon

• Violin, Viola, harp

• Timpani

What is a pedal in terms of harmony (eg not on a piano or for electric guitar effects!)?

• A repeated pattern

• a chord progression

• A long held note, usually in the bass

• A long held note, usually on the 5th degree of the scale

Why do you think composers favoured sonata form as a compositional structure?

• because it was popular at the time

• because patrons (eg Kings/emperors/employers) liked it

• because it allowed them to develop their ideas and prove their skill

• because they liked party rings and oreos

Which two of these composers were active in the Classical era? (1750-1830)

• Mozart

• Haydn

• Rachmaninov

• Gershwin