Scales/TonalityScale: arrangement of notes in one octave-Major vs minor scales- major is happy, minor is sadKey Center/Tonality: which scale is being used (named by first pitch of the scale- tonic pitch)Modulation: changing of key centers during a pieceKey VocabularySequence: same musical idea repeated using different notesPhrase: musical ideas/thoughtsCadence: a pauseBridge: transitional; “travel music”Coda: conclusion of pieceTerraced dynamics: sudden changes in volumeRocket theme: melody that rapidly gets higher in pitchCadenza: solo virtuosic passageMotif: incomplete musical ideaCharacteristics of the Classical Era (1750-1825)-Orchestra is universalized (same # and type of instruments)-Orchestra grows in size-Crescendos, decrescendos, terraced dynamics-Absolute music: no story behind music-Tuneful melodies-Woodwinds are featured-Piano becomes main keyboard instrument-Dominance of homophonic texture-Elegance and poise are emphasized-Clear, organized structures-Symmetrical phrases-Emotions are not expressed in the pieces- structures do not allow this to happenVienna - Musical capital in Europe where most classical styles developed and then spread1st Viennese School - Haydn and Mozart both AustriansGenres
