Markham Woods Middle Music History Part 2 The Classical Period.
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Transcript of Markham Woods Middle Music History Part 2 The Classical Period.
Classical Period• 1750 – 1820• More defined beginning of the
period relating to style• Rococo style originated in France• Music was light and embellished
Classical PeriodVocal Music
• Opera– Featured vocal ensemble rather than solo– Reflected the music of the time period– More dramatic music for effect– Orchestra expanded and featured
• Religious Music– Reflected a more Baroque and Opera style
Classical PeriodInstrumental Music
• Symphony– Resembles modern Symphony
Orchestra• Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass• Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon• Brass: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone• Percussion: Timpani
Classical PeriodInstrumental Music
• Chamber Orchestra– Small ensemble, one to a part
• String Quartet (most popular)• Mixed Trio, Quartet and Quintet
• Keyboard Music– Sonata for Piano & Harpsichord
Classical PeriodComposers
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart– Child prodigy, wrote
“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”
• The Marriage of Figaro*, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute