characteristics of classical era Flashcards
1
Q
when was the classical period?
A
1750-1820
2
Q
what did classical composers focus of creating through their music?
A
- formal balance
- singable melodies
- emotion secondary
3
Q
CLASSICAL: dynamics
A
more subtle changes
4
Q
CLASSICAL: ornaments
A
fewer used, but not gone entirely
5
Q
CLASSICAL: balance
A
use of four bar question and answer phrases
6
Q
CLASSICAL: instruments
A
- piano
- clarinet
7
Q
CLASSICAL: chamber music
A
- classical period introduced this
- for small groups, no conductor
