Classical_Music_Period_Presentation.pptx

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1. Music of the Classical Period (1750–1820) The Age of Reason

2. Overview - The Classical Era is also called the 'Age of Reason' (1750–1820). - Dominated by aristocracy as patrons of musicians and artists. - Emphasized formal, elegant, simple, and dignified styles.

3. Historical Events - French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars - American Declaration of Independence (1776) - American Revolution

4. Characteristics of Classical Music - Homophonic texture (melody with accompaniment) - Clear use of dynamics: crescendo & diminuendo - Alberti Bass (broken chord accompaniment) - Balanced and elegant melodies

5. Great Composers - Franz Joseph Haydn - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Ludwig van Beethoven

6. Sonata Meaning: A composition for solo instrument, usually with 3–4 contrasting movements. Example: Beethoven’s 'Moonlight Sonata'

7. Concerto Meaning: A work for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra, often in 3 movements. Example: Mozart’s 'Piano Concerto No. 21'

8. Symphony Meaning: An extended musical work for orchestra, usually with 4 movements. Example: Haydn’s 'Symphony No. 94 (Surprise)'

9. Opera Seria Meaning: Serious opera, often based on history or mythology. Example: Mozart’s 'Idomeneo'

10. Opera Buffa Meaning: Comic opera with humorous plots and everyday characters. Example: Mozart’s 'The Marriage of Figaro'