A piece for solo instrument + orchestral accompaniment
Virtuosic
Hard to play
Tutti
When the whole orchestra plays
Concerto grosso
Solo group = concertino, Orchestra = ripieno
Terraced dynamics
Found in Baroque period, no crescendos or diminuendos
Classical period melody
Dominated by homophony, single melody with accompaniment, no multiple melodies
Classical period structure
Ritornello form
Classical period melody
Often uses sequence
Classical period harmony
Diatonic, primary chords
Classical period 1750-1810
Melody has periodic phrasing
Dynamics have subtle changes including crescendos and diminuendos
Cadenza is virtuosic and sounds improvised, ends with a trill
Classical (Period)
1750-1820. Took form of light, simple melodies. Dynamics more developed with a larger range. Sequence and Imitation used. Simple harmonies using primary chords. New instruments included the Piano and Clarinet.
