Classical Era

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When was the Classical Era?
1750-1810
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Name the main composers.
Hadyn, Mozart, Beethoven
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Name the main types of music.
Symphony, Solo Concerto, String Quartet, Serenade, Divertimento, Sonata.
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What is a symphony?
4 movement orchestral piece.
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What is a solo concerto?
3 movement orchestral piece.
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List instruments in a string quartet.
Two violins, one viola and one cello.
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What is a serenade?
Outside piece.
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What is a divertimento?
Orchestral suite.
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Define counterpoint.
Where two or more melodies are heard in combination.
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Key features of dynamics were...
Wider range of dynamics.
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Key features of structure were...
Sonata form, ternary, rondo, theme and variations, minuet and trio
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Key features of melody were...
Less complex with clear-cut, balanced and regular phrases.
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Key features of instrumentation were...
Gradually less dependence on harpsichord and the basso continuo, as the orchestra increased in size and the woodwind section became more self-contained.
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Key features of texture were...
Mainly homophonic but counterpoint still used.
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Key features of harmony...
Functional harmony, as the structures were well recognised through keys.
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Features of tonality...
Frequent changes of mood and timbre.
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Features of style...
An elegant, graceful and "symmetrical" style.
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