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Classical Concertos
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- 1Who normally plays a Classical Concerto?A soloist and an orchestra
- 2From what years did the Classical period start and end?1750 - 1820
- 3Where were Classical Concertos performed?Grand Concert Halls across Europe
- 4What three movements do Concertos usually consist of?fast, slow, fast
- 5What is a Cadenza?A special unaccompanied showpiece for the soloiost, usually performed towards the end of the first movement - it is usually improvised, ending with a trill
- 6Name a famous composer of Classical ConcertosBach / Vivaldi
- 7Who does the orchestra follow throughout the piece?The orchestra follow the conductor, who follows the soloist
- 8What does the soloist perform within a cadenza?fast scales, broken chords, and decorated passages
- 9Name a famous concerto and its composerThe Four Seasons by Vivaldi
- 10What does Rondo mean?Rondo form normally consists of ABACA OR ABACADA structure where the main melody A is repeated
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- Flashcards on Classical Concertos, created by 09nprocopio on 11/10/2013.
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