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Classical Period

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  1. Classical Period 1750-1820

  2. The Classical Style • Preclassical period • Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach • Johann Christian • Gallant Style Why are they always so complicated? I’m so elaborate What does the term classical mean?

  3. Characteristics of the Classical Style • Contrast of Mood • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln5O1LuItrs • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZD9nt_wsY0 • Rhythm • Unexpected pauses, syncopations, and frequent changes from long notes to shorter notes. • Change from one pattern to the next can be sudden or gradual • Texture • Generally homophonic, but can change suddenly. • Melody • Classical melodies are easy to remember • Balanced, symmetrical. • Usually made up of two phrases of the same length • Dynamics and the Piano • Gradual dynamic change – Crescendo, Diminuendo • Piano replaces harpsichord (1700, 1775) • The End of the Basso Continuo – amateur musicians

  4. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756-1791

  5. Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827

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