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General Characteristics of Classical Music

General Characteristics of Classical Music. Balance and proportion Clarity and accessibility Simple, logical and clear harmonies Shorter phrases “Simpler” walking bass lines. Haydn, Minuet and Trio from Symphony No. 45 in F# Minor. Esterhazy Dynamic contrasts Minuet and Trio Form

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General Characteristics of Classical Music

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  1. General Characteristics of Classical Music • Balance and proportion • Clarity and accessibility • Simple, logical and clear harmonies • Shorter phrases • “Simpler” walking bass lines

  2. Haydn, Minuet and Trio from Symphony No. 45 in F# Minor • Esterhazy • Dynamic contrasts • Minuet and Trio Form • Haydn’s adaptation of form

  3. Haydn, Fourth Movement from String Quartet Op. 33 No. 2 • Rondo form (Theme and episode) • Ambiguous ending

  4. Mozart, First Movement from Symphony No. 40 • Sonata allegro form • Exposition, Development, Recapitulation • Sneaky recapitulation

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