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Classical Music
This category includes all information about classical music, including questions about famous classical musicians, symphonies and orchestras.
4,781 Questions
What were the jobs of Tchaikovsky's parents?
Beethoven came from a family of singers. His grandfather Ludwig (for whom he was named) was a Kappelmeister, and his father Johann was a tenor.
What instruments are in the string family?
There are 4 instruments in the string family.
1. Violin - The violin (also known as the fiddle) is the smallest in the string family, and my personal favorite. It is the smallest, and most high pitched instrument in the string family. The violin comes in many sizes and is fairly easy to play. There are 4 strings on a violin. The lowest string is the G string. The second to lowest string is the D string. Then comes the A string. And lastly the E string. The oldest violin was created in 1555 by Andrea Amati. There are 12 main parts to the violin. The violin's notes are treble clef.
2. Viola - The viola is the second smallest instrument in the string family and a little bit lower pitched. The viola looks very similar to the violin. This instrument use the alto clef. There are also 4 strings on the viola. From lowest pitched to highest pitched they are: G, D, A, and C.
3. Cello - The cello is the second largest instrument in the string family and has the second lowest pitch. The cello is much, much larger in size then the violin and viola. Unlike the violin and viola, the cello is not held up and resting on your chin, but rather you set it on the floor to play. They also play in Alto clef.
4. Bass - The Bass (pronounced Bay-ce) is the largest and lowest pitched instrument in the family. This instrument is also played on the floor and the notes are in bass clef.
Was Rachmaninoff's Symphony 2 in E Minor used in a movie?
Andy says.. The film was called Brief Encounter
What violin does Hilary hahn play?
She plays an 1864 copy of Paganini's "Cannone" made by Jean-Baptiste Villaume.
What piece was Benjamin Britten most known for?
Benjamin Britten was a popular English composer and song writer. He did not star in any movies. However, Benjamin Britten did write music for many movies. For instance, he wrote the musical score for the documentary called The King's Stamp. His music is also featured in the movie called Moonrise Kingdom.
What does philharmonic orchestra means?
The correct name for the organization is The Philadelphia Orchestra always with a capital T in The.
Which best describes the opening of the first movement of Mozarts Eine kleine Nachtmusik?
Sonata Allegro, which is A-B-A form.
What is Romantic about Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique 5th Movement?
draems, Passions a ball scene in the fields march to the scaffold dream of a with sabbah
What were the two instruments played the basso continuo part?
The basso continuo is the "underpinning" of a piece. The cello would have played the lowest voice line. A harpsichord or another keyboard instrument would have added chord figures along with the bass line to support the other music being played along with it.
When did bach compose magnificat?
Just one, but we know two versions of it. The first one was written for Christmas, 1723. It included several movements in German, between the traditional Latin verses (BWV 243a). In 1731 or 1733, he took out the German parts and changed the key and some instruments (BWV 243). That is the version that is more often performed today.
What are the characteristics of Chopin's music?
*Lot's of ornamentation
*Rubato in the right hand
*Very romantic
The form can be summarized as A1, A2, B1, A3, B2, A4, Coda.[1] The melody of the piece is almost immediately enclosed within a bar, after which there is a reverse motion to achieve the point of stability, which is the prime of the tonic. Within the backwards motion of the melody there are added notes, ornamentation, adding to the dynamism of the piece-creating greater hesitation and weakening the overall tension toward the first closer in the tonic prime. The lack of a strong closure causes a delay of the resolution that covers the entire theme; this delay is something very familiar to Chopin, who uses delays and hesitation to create a tension and a passionate longing for the resolution. There is also a lack of a closed cadence at the end of section B and an elision joining passage B with the third representation of A, causing some ambiguity in respect to the form of the piece. There are also strong melo-harmonic closures, an appearance of the tonic on the downbeat, with its prime in the melody.[1]
---- [1] Szklener, Artur. "Melodies of Chopin's Nocturnes: a multi layer issue." In Analytical Perspectives on the music of Chopin, by Narodowy Instytut Fryderyka Chopina, 185-201. Warszawa, Poland: Narodowy Instytut Fryderyka Chopina, 2003.
---- [1] Walker, Alan. Frederic Chopin--Profiles of the man and the musician. Chatham: W. & J. Mackay & Co Ltd.
In what language are tempo markings generally given?
The tempo marking is written above the very first measure of the piece. Typically the tempo marking will be an Italian word, sometimes followed by an indication that tells you how many beats per minute. For example - (Quarter note = 96) A quarter note symbol will be used rather than the word.
The Italian composer who was born in 1675 who wrote the seasons?
Antonio Vivaldi. Except he was born in 1678.
How old was Bach when he wrote prelude No 1?
Bach never played the piano. He played organ, harpsichord and violin. He might have owned a piano in his later years just before his death, but this is debatable.
Where are Oratorios typically performed?
Oratorios are sacred operas, so they are traditionally performed in churches. However, being magnificent compositions that utilise orchestra, choir and soloists, they are performed as concert pieces as well.
What is the usual order of classical symphony?
Typically three or four movements. In a four movement composition, the order could look like this:
# allegro # adagio or some other slower style # minuet or scherzo # rondo or allegro
