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What is a serenade

A serenade is a romantic song intended to woo or gain the approval of a potential lover. It's a kind of musical pick-up line. The word can refer to any song or piece of music that has the characteristics of such a song

Why was the basso continuo important in the Baroque era

The basso continuo was important to the Baroque era because it accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony.

Which of the following DOES NOT describe musical life during the Classical era

Most concerts were for the nobility only.

Which of the following was NOT a popular music activity in the eighteenth century home

Playing Lute

The Heiligenstadt was Beethoven's despairing letter about his hearing loss

testament

The technique of gradually changing levels was developed by the Mannheim symphonists

dynamic

The head musician in an eighteenth century court was called a Kapellmeister

True

Beethoven is known as a bridge composer to the Romantic era because

He wrote highly dramatic and emotional music

How was The Doctrine of the Affections best described as
  • Doctrine of the Affections
We know that Beethoven was in despair about his inability to because of The Heiligenstadt Testament.

despair

What One major difference between opera buffa and opera seria is

Opera buffa has comic elements, while opera is strictly dramatic.

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