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the classical period
characteristics of the classical period music
short phrases
clarity and repetion
flexible rhythm
dynamics
theme and variation
sonata form
dates
1750
: begin the classical period
1825
: Johann Sebastian bach died
1775
: the American revolution take place
1789
: the frenche revolution take place
political situation
European countries were ruled by an absolute monarchi (that ruled in the 17th centuary)
two important revolutions during this period (the French and American revolution)
society and costomes
the aristocracy was the most privileged class while the servants were the poor class
there was a small middle class were there were: doctors, lawyers and merchants
MUSICAL LIFE IN THE CLASSICAL ERA
They had to produce whatever music their employers needed and wanted and it was very difficult to earn a living as a musician in any other way.
But he was also able to get permission to earn moneyfrom publishing his music when
traditionally the employer had all the rights to a composer's work.