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Ch. 4 - Theme and Variations

Single part formno large contrasting B section
(A A A A)

Basic idea presented and then repeated over and over Each repeat alters (varies) the musical idea Each variation is about the same length as the original idea Variations may alter melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, timbre, or all of these

Listening
Symphony No. 94 in G Major

(Surprise; 1791) by Franz Joseph Haydn Second Movement

Listening Outline: p. 166

Note: Theme and Variations form Countermelody

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Ch. 5 - Minuet and Trio

Ternary form based upon stately court dance of the Baroque Return of the Minuet is usually marked on the music as da capo Each ternary part is itself ternary:

Minuet Trio Minuet A B A ||: a :||: b a :||: c :||: d c :|| a b a ||

Listening
Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music; 1787), K. 525

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Third Movement Listening Outline: p. 168

Note: Minuet and Trio form

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Ch. 6 - Rondo
Features a tuneful main theme which returns over and over Lively, pleasing and simple to remember Main theme alternates with other contrasting sections Common rondo patterns: A B A C A (small rondo) A B A C A B A (large rondo) Note the similarity to modern popmusic form

Listening
String Quartet in C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4 (1798-1800) by Ludwig van Beethoven

Fourth movement
Listening Outline: p. 170

Note: Rondo form A BA CA BA

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Ch. 7 - The Classical Symphony Extended, ambitious composition lasting for 20-45 minutes Multi-movement instrumental work 1st Fastfrequently Sonata form 2nd Slowoften Theme and Variations sometimes Sonata form 3rd Danceusually Minuet and Trio or scherzo (fast, dance-like) form 4th Fastfrequently Rondo form
Themes in one movement rarely appear in another movement

Ch. 8 - The Classical Concerto

Work for instrumental soloist and orchestra lasting 20-45 minutes Usually three movements: FastSlowFast (which is missing?) Combines soloists virtuosity with power and timbres of orchestra Break near end of 1st and sometimes last movement called cadenza Showpiece for the soloist (orchestra waits) Originally improvised, Classical composers seldom notated cadenzas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASB6hFUat4g&feature=youtu.be