MUS111H1 Lecture 3: Textbook Notes 3
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Classical style was created in vienna, austria. Vienna was also plunged into every european conflict of the time. The salon half party, half seminar. Novels: realistic observations of contemporary life, sensitive, feelings. Art expected to please rather than instruct, impress. Divertimento genre designed to divert, amuse, entertain (figurines, music boxes) Man was born good but corrupted by civilization. Viewed music as more natural an basic than speech. 1750 europe"s first hall designed for concerts (holywell music room) But the livelihood of musicians still depended on operas, church, Tempo and meter constant in a movement. Ie: mozart"s symphony in g minor = 1st theme is eighth notes, 2nd is half/16th. Tone colour: classical orchestra (similar to festive baroque. Woodwinds and brass given defined, regular roles. Classical counterpoint: used to create tension, special attention. Themes led into in a distinctive manner. Transitional passage = clearly arriving someplace else, not melodic. Themes closed off after being played (cadences) itself.
