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The classical period: 1750 - 1825 - Coggle Diagram
The classical period: 1750 - 1825
Instrument
Woodwind
Clarinet
Oboe
Flute
Bassoon
Brass
Trumpet
Horn
Trombone
Percussion
Drum
Timpani
Snare drum
Bass Drum
Cymbal
String
Violoa
Cello
Violin
Double Bass
Key Features:
Contrast within a piece: Change in dynamic, key change, melody and rhythmn
Big orchestra: Symphony were developed for big orchestra since more instrument is being introduce
Simple melody: Repetition and even phrasing(Call and answer structure)
Simple homophonic texture: melody and accompaniment is a common practice
Alberti Bass: Broken chord accompaniment - 1 5 3 5
String dominate melody
Even phrasing
Form
Sonata
Exposition, Development, Recapitulation, Coda(Optional)
Rondo
A simple ABAB structure
Binary
A simple AB structure
Composition:
Symphony: written for a large orchestra
Concerto: Written for a solo instrument accompanied by a small orchestra
Opera: Vocal piece that often tells a story
Movement: A stand alone piece that is part of a bigger piece
Chamber music: Written piece for a small group of instrument
Famous composer:
Franz Joseph Haydn(1732 - 1809)
Strong Quartets
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Orchestra
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(756 - 1791)
Piano work and concerto