Georg Muffat (c.1653-1704)

Nationality: Austrian | French

Born: c.June 1, 1653, Mégève, Savoy Died: February 23, 1704, Passau (age 50)

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Sonata in g minor, Armonico tributo cioé Sonate di camer commodissime a occhi, ò molti stromenti, No. 2

(for 2 violins, 2 violas, violone and harpsichord)

Duration: 13 minutes (approximately)

Published: 1682 (age 28-29)

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Air [Fr], Air [E], Ayre [E], Aire, Aria [I]—Song. Traditionally indicates a piece of melodic or vocal nature as opposed to one of dance-like character (i.e. in form or rhythm). An aria typically refers to a formalized song within an opera context for one or more voice
bourrée [F], borea [I]—A French dance in quick double time typically beginning on an upbeat
chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
sarabande, saraband, sarabanda—A Spanish Renaissance / Baroque dance in triple meter. In France and Germany, it tended to be slow and stately.
sonata, sonate, suonato—a complicated term. Originally, "sounded" rather than "sung" (sonar vs. cantar), e.g. instrumental music. According to historical period, sonata began to imply a formal plan of movements as well as the structure within a single movement, e.g. sonata form. In general usage as a work title, it designates a multi-movement piece for solo or duo instruments with one of the instruments enjoying a feature role.