Classical Era 1750 1825 Classical Era Described as
Classical Era 1750 - 1825
Classical Era Described as: Elegant, formal, and restrained. Instrumental music is more important than vocal music. Most important musical form of this era was the Symphony.
Classical Era FORMS SYMPHONY: Music for orchestra. Usually in four movements. SONATA: Music for one instrument. Usually in three movements.
Classical Era CONCERTO New form, combined symphony and sonata. Music for one soloist and orchestra. Usually in three movements. Includes cadenza, soloist gets to show off.
Classical Era ORCHESTRA STRINGS: Violin, viola, cello, bass WOODWINDS: Flute, oboe, clarinet BRASS: Horn, trumpet, trombone PERCUSSION: Drums, cymbals, timpani
Classical Era KEYBOARDS Piano now the most popular keyboard instrument. This instrument had a wide dynamic range. Now, composers began changing dynamics within section of music.
Classical Era VOCAL FORMS Opera – staged singing, 2 to 3 hours, secular Oratorio – unstaged opera, biblical, for choir Cantata – small oratorio
Classical Era EMPLOYMENT Composers were employed or supported by aristocrats. The aristocrat was then considered a patron. Patron would commission compositions – ask for original compositions and pay for them.
Classical Era PATRONAGE Patronage gave composers a continuous source of income. Composers could produce many works this way. They could also be creative and original.
Classical Era SOUND Many composers traveled to perform their music throughout Europe. This gave European a unified musical sound, regardless of which country you were in.
SOUND Classical Era 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Light sound Mostly homophonic Clarity, simplicity Clear-cut forms, outlines Generally joyful, optimistic Refined and stately character Melodies shorter than Baroque 8. Mathematical and logical
Classical Era COMPOSERS Franz Joseph Haydn - Father of the Symphony Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Master of Classical, child prodigy.
Classical Era COMPOSERS Bridge Composers Bridge between Classical and Romantic Ludwig van Beethoven Franz Schubert
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