The term classical music is often used very broadly to include all music that is orchestral. We will be looking at the Classical Period in more specific detail listening and performing some of the music composed from 1750 to approximately 1830. You will already be familiar with the composers and the music of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven.
What do we already know and features about Classical Music.
-fancy
-lots of orchestral music
-music of the 18th century
-1750 to 1825
-music is either sacred or secular
-there is a strong focus on Instrumental Music especially the symphony
-the orchestra is expanding, we now have a conductor
-orchestra = W.W. Brass, Percussion and String
-the woodwind and brass increase in importance
-the melodies are clean and clear and are usually homophonic
-theme and variation
http://www.dsokids.com/visitthesymphony/seatingchart/default.aspx
-violin
-viola
-double bass
-celli
-flute
-oboe
-bassoons
-timpani
-french horn
-trumpet
-conductor
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