Q2-G9 CLASSICAL Music (Cultural and Historical) [Autosaved].pptx

Historical and Cultural Backgrounf of Classical Music

1. MUSIC OF CLASSICAL PERIOD

2. Classical Period refers to the post-Baroque and pre-Romantic eras of music. Classical music represented by Hydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert Music as art in itself

3. Classical music was greately influenced by the revolutions that occured in European countries. It first started in Austria, France, and Italy.

4. Characteristics of Classical Music Music from this period was orderly, with qualities of clarity and balance. Formal beauty was more emphasized than emotional expression.

5. It was during this period that piano was developed, which paved way to replace the harpsichord as the more commonly used instrument. Fortissimo and pianismo in musical compositions were developed.

6. Composers used dynmics, tempi, phrasing form and other interpretative matters in their works. Neapolitan opera was introduced at this period (opera seria). It featured the bel canto which was often sung by eunuchs (castrated man)

7. The opera seria (serious opera), opera buffa (comic opera), and serious comedy opera also became popular in this time. PIANOFORTE was developed (earliest keyboard that could play loud and soft sounds.

8. The upright piano and iron-famed instruments were also introduced in this period.

9. Classical music mainly functioned as entertainment for guests in exclusive saloons and the noble society. Classical music was also used for lively entertainment and dance accompaniment Later on, musical compositions became more secular in spirit.

10. SONATA AND SONATA -ALLEGRO FORM

11. SONATA- is a type of musical composition that commonly has a solo instrumental ensemble.

12. The word sonata came from the Italian verb “sonare” which means “to sound”. The term was first used to suite of dances for lute in 1561.

13. It also consists of two or four movements or sections that are in related key but with unique musical character.

14. The sonata can also be described as a composition intended for one or two instruments.

15. String Quartet or Orchestra - made for a larger instrumental group that has more than two or three parts.

16. Sonata-Allegro Form

17. It is called as the first-movement form and a clearer structure of sonata.

18. THREE ELEMENTS (Structure) Exposition Development Recapitulaton

19. Exposition - where the musical subject matter or theme is stated Slow introduction (optional) First theme (or theme group and its expansion in tonic) Bridge- modulates to a contrasting key Second theme (theme group and its expansion in contrasting key Closing theme (coda)

20. Development - where the subject and/theme is further explored or explanded Builds up tension again to tonic transition back to tonic

21. Recapitulation- restatement of subject/theme First theme (theme group) and its expansion in tonic Bridge (rarely modulates) Second theme- expansion to tonic Closing theme, cadence in tonic Coda; cadence in tonic

22. Note: homophonic harmony and texture. short melody and defined musical phrases ( two or more contrasting themes) Rythm (defined and regular )and follows the Alberti Bass style (characterized by broken string accompaniment.

23. Concerto and Symphony

24. Concerto An instrumental musical composition in which a solo instrument is set off against an orchestral ensemble. commonly performed in concert halls.

25. Concerto has also been one of the main fields of study in music education and instruction. In this aspect, Italian Composer Francesco Maria has created concertos intended for theater productions.