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 Period Vocal 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 Period Instrumental Music

• Symphony – Resembles modern Symphony Orchestra • Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass • Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon • Brass: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone • Percussion: Timpani

Classical Period Instrumental Music

• Chamber Orchestra – Small ensemble, one to a part • String Quartet (most popular) • Mixed Trio, Quartet and Quintet • Keyboard Music – Sonata for Piano & Harpsichord

• Violin

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• Viola

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• Cello

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• Bass

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• Flute

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• Oboe

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• Bassoon

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• Clarinet

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• Trumpet – Flatt - double slide • Designed By Henry Purcell

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• Trumpet – Tromba de Tirarsi - Single Slide

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• Trumpet – Natural - No Slide

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• Horn – Hand Horn

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• Trombone

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• Timpani

Classical Period Composers

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Child prodigy, wrote “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” • The Marriage of Figaro*, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute

Classical Period Composers

• Joseph Haydn – Employed by Prince Nicholas Esterhazy for 30 years – Composer of mostly string quartets – Composition Teacher