G353 Section A: Understanding the classical composition style through Mozart

Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Understanding the classical composition style through Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Music is a popular string quartet by Mozart. Watch this video (from 7mins in if you want) and it goes through how the pieces has been composed. The keywords mentioned are all applicable for Section A, and they are the same for most music composed in the Classical period.

What is required for section A?

Section A of the listening exam focuses on music of the Classical period. 1750 - 1827. You have questions, ranging from multiple choice to bullet point answers, up to 6, 7 or 10 marks each. What you have to do is understand about music from the classical period. Listen to as many examples as possible and develop your understanding of how to recognise what you hear.

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Start by reading through this document that gives an overview of music from the classical period. Where anything is highlighted in a different colour, that is something you should make note of, as it will most probably come up in the exam. At the same time, listen to this piece of music by Mozart.

Keywords for G353 Section A (and sections B and C)

Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Understanding the classical composition style through Mozart