Music of the

Classical
Period
Prepared by: Arnel N. Sanchez
 History and culture

The Classical Era, also

called “Age The term “classical
of Reason”. period” generally used to
refer to the post-baroque
and pre-romantic era.
 History and culture

This period covers

from 1750 - 1820.

The cultural life was

dominated by the
aristocracy.
History and culture
Important historical
events that occurred
in this era were:

fRENCH rEVOLUTION

nAPOLEONIC WAR

The American Declaration

Independence IN 1776

american revolution
History and culture

The term “classical” denotes conformity with

the principles &characteristics of Ancient
Greece and Roman Literature and Arts which
were formal, elegant, simple, freed, and
dignified.
 The same characteristics may also describe the
melodies of classical period

Characteristic Harmony and texture homophonic in general.

s
of Classical
The dynamics of loud andsoft were clearly shown through the
extensive use of crescendo and diminuendo.

Music A style of broken chord accompaniment called

Alberti Bass was practiced.
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 Sonata classical opera
Opera
concerto
Seria
Opera
symphony Buffa

Instrumental vocal
Famous Franz Joseph Haydn

Composers in
Classical
Period Wolfgang Amadeuz Mozart

Ludwig Van Beethoven

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