What is a symphony? what is a sonata? how is it related to the sonata form? what is a coda? what are the three different parts of the sonata form? describe each part. what are the three different periods of beethoven’s work? describe each part. critical thinking questions what are the characteristics of the music of the classical period? how does the music of the classical period differ from the music of the baroque period? choose one of the composers discussed in the lesson and listen to some of his work. which pieces did you listen to? how would you describe these pieces of music? what makes the music characteristic of the classical era? what social and cultural influences impacted the music of the classical period? do you think today’s music is influenced by social and cultural factors? why or why not? what was important about vienna during the classical period?

1. an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form.

2. a composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements with one or more in sonata form.

3. the concluding passage of a piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure.

4. exposition, development, and recapitulation

4a. exposition- the initial presentation of the thematic material of a musical composition, movement, or section. The use of the term generally implies that the material will be developed or varied.

4b. development- musical development is a process by which a musical idea is communicated in the course of a composition. ... In sonata form, the middle section (between the exposition and the recapitulation) is called the development. Typically, in this section, material from the exposition section is developed.

4c. he recapitulation is one of the sections of a movement written in sonata form. The recapitulation occurs after the movement's development section, and typically presents once more the musical themes from the movement's exposition.

there's the first 4 answered :)

1# d

2# b

3# e

4# c

5# a