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Classical Concerto

leahwing01 Music GCSE English 10 cards

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  1. 1InstrumentsSolo instruments = clarinet, horn, violin, trumpet, piano
    And orchestra
  2. 2When was the Classical period?1750 - 1820
  3. 3Describe the musicIt's very elegant and refined, sometimes said to be simpistic
  4. 4How many movements are there?It often has 3 movements (fast - slow - fast)
  5. 5Describe the soloistThe soloist shows off virtuosity on instrument with a cadenza with fast scales, broken chords and decorated passages. Trill ends cadenza to signal end.
  6. 6What does the orchestra do?It accompanies the soloist and sometimes copies the main theme
  7. 7What does the conductor do?The conductor follows the soloist and leads orchestra
  8. 8Soloist and Orchestra?Question and answer between soloist and orchestra
  9. 9Name two composersMozart, Haydn
  10. 10Performed where?Grand concert halls

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