Classical Music

a group of songs connected to each other by a common idea, emotion, or story.

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

• Recitative

Beethoven is considered a composer of the "Romantic" era.

Correctly speaking, Beethoven provided the transition from Classical to Romantic. His earlier music was less complex, and melodic in the traditional Classical style, whilst later compositions were more emotional and intense.

He might also be considered a "bridge" composer to the Romantic era.

True

Verismo is a type of opera that involves rustic characters and a melodramatic plot.

Franz Josef Haydn is most closely associated with Prince Esterhazy.

grosso

Tonic-dominant harmony

despair

concerto (apex)

the surprise symphony (apex)