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Mr. AL-LYN L. VOCAL La Salle University

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Page 1: Music of the Classical period

Mr. AL-LYN L. VOCALLa Salle University

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- Age of REASON – faith is the power of reason was so great that it began to undermine the authority of the social and religious establishment

- 1750 – 1820- Cultural life was dominated by ARISTOCRACY –

as patrons of musicians and artists

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Characteristics of Melodies of Classical Music

FormalDignified

Elegant

SimpleFreed

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Characteristics of Melodies of Classical Music

Harmony and Texture is HOMOPHONIC

Soft and Loud DynamicsCrescendo

DiminuendoStyle of Broken Chord

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Forms of MusicINSTRUMENTAL 1. Sonata2. Concerto3. Symphony

VOCAL1. Opera Seria2. Opera Buffa

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Sonata- a multi-movement work for solo

instrument- came from the word “SONARE”

which means to make a sound- Solo instrument (KEYBOARD or

VIOLIN)

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Concerto- a multi-movement work designed for an

instrumental soloist and orchestra- Classical form of music intended primarily to

emphasize the individuality of the solo instrument and to exhibit the virtuosity and interpretative abilities of the performer

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Solo Instruments in Classical Concertos

• Violin• Cello• Clarinet• Bassoon• Trumpet• Horn• Piano

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Symphonies- a multi-movement work for Orchestra- derived from the word “SINFONIA” which

literally means “ a harmonious sounding together”

- Classical music for the whole orchestra generally in FOUR movements

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Opera- a drama set to music

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Opera Buffa- Opera in Italy that is full of fun and frivolity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiNDcJ7x30w

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Opera Seria- an opera based on serious plot that usually

revolves around mythological beings such as gods and goddesses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0evKSG3-SI

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