Classical Music

DONE BY M.ARVIND
What is Classical Music?

 Classical Music- The Oxford Dictionary defines 'classical music' as “music

written in a Western musical tradition, usually using an established form (for
example a symphony).

 The classical music era is usually seen as the years between approximately 1750
and 1820.
Characteristics of Classic Music

 Homophonic Accompaniment
 Balanced Phrases- are paired phrases of equal length and without precise melodic or harmonic similarities, but with a sense of
belonging together.

 Simplicity- Music at this time was simplified, with simple melodies and large ensembles to sustain it.
 Accessability- The first public concert halls were built in the late Baroque period. This enabled many people to see and hear classical
music performances. Nearly all composers worked in the courts of aristocrats during the classical period. However, public concerts started to become
more widespread across Europe. A new audience emerged because of the music’s catchy melodies and less complex structures. The number of public
concert halls and audiences started to grow and became an essential source of income for composers and artists.

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Contrasting Moods- Classical music’s mood shifts dramatically –reflecting euphoria and grief in opposition to one another. Unlike
Baroque music, classical music does not emphasize a singular devotion. It is developed to incorporate stark contrasts, sometimes even within a
similar theme.
Styles of Classical Music

 Sonatas- It comes from the Latin word sonare, to sound; so a sonata is anything
that is sounded by instruments
 Operas- is an art form that tells a story through music and singing.
 Symphonies- A long piece of music for orchestra, usually with four movements( a
musical piece that can be performed on its own but is part of a larger
composition).
Instruments of Classical Music

 Strings - violin, viola, cello, double bass, and sometimes guitar

 Woodwind - recorder or wooden flute, oboe, bassoon and clarinet
 Brass - trumpet, horns (with valves by the end of the period)
 Percussion - timpani (kettledrums) and sometimes triangle, hand cymbals and
bass drum
 Key - fortepiano
Famous composers of Classical Music

 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

 Ludwig van Beethoven
 Johann Sebastian Bach
 Joseph Hayden
What is Romantic Music?

 Romantic music is a stylistic movement in Western Classical music associated

with the period of the 19th century commonly referred to as the Romantic era.

 The Romantic period started around 1830 and ended around 1900.
Characteristics of Romantic Music

 Long melodies
 Unstructured
 Passionate and full of energy
 Dramatic
 Dynamic instrumentation
Styles/Genres of Romantic Music

 Sonata
 Symphony
 Concert etude- An étude is a composition that is specifically written for the
technical improvement of a student's musical skills.
 Rhapsody- a piece of music written without a formal structure that expresses
powerful feelings and emotional excitement.
 The Mazurka- Polish folk dance for a circle of couples, characterized by
stamping feet and clicking heels and traditionally danced to the music of a village
band.
 The Polonaise- dignified ceremonial dance that from the 17th to 19th century
often opened court balls and other royal functions.
Composers of the Romantic Period

 Fryderyck Chopin
 Franz Liszt
 Giuseppe Verdi
 Richard Wagner
 Ludwig van Beethoven