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Classical Period
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The _______________________ suddenly became a very important and
popular instrument.
The _____________________________ took shape, incorporating all four
families of instruments. This was a much larger performing ensemble than
had ever existed before.
Composers began polishing new forms like the ____________________ and
the ______________________________, which followed very strict rules.
Composers became less interested in writing ________________ music and
more interested in writing ___________________ music.
People were interested in _________________ thought and the right for all
people to live in __________________.
Some important Classical composers:
C.P.E. Bach- (1714-1788) One of the many children of ________________
who wrote very challenging keyboard music.
Franz Joseph Haydn- (1732-1809) Widely considered the father of the
Classical _________________.
Antonio Salieri- (1750-1825) During his lifetime, he was one of the most
famous and important composers in Europe, particularly of ____________.
His feud with Mozart is most likely fictional.
Muzio Clementi- (1752-1832) The first composer to write specifically for
_______________.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Joannes Chrystosomus Wolfgangus Theophilus
Mozart)- (1756-1791) Was a child _____________ who in his short life
composed over ________ pieces. Generally considered the best composer
of the Classical period. He wrote in every possible style of the time.
Ludwig von Beethoven- (1770-1827) An important transitional figure who
ushered in the _______________ period with his adventurous music. He
was also an acclaimed _________________ who continued composing as he
gradually became _____________. He was also one of the first composers
to work exclusively for ________________________.
Homework- Find two historical NON-MUSICAL events that
reflect people’s interest in rational thought and the right for all
people to live in freedom that occurred during the Classical
period.
Symphony
The symphony is one of the many forms perfected in the classical period. It
follows specific rules that were developed by________________________,
who is considered the father of the symphony.
Symphony- An instrumental piece for __________________________,
usually in four ____________________.
Movement- A ________________ of a piece, big enough to
________________________, separated by a _______________.
1st movement-
2nd movement-
3rd movement-
4th movementSince symphonies are technically referred to by their ______________ and
_______, they are commonly given ____________________ which make
them easier to remember. Examples: