classical Flashcards
1
Q
when was the classical period
A
1750-1820
2
Q
who were the key composers
A
mozart
haydn
beethoven
3
Q
what are 4 characteristics
A
homophonic
fewer ornaments
subtle dynamics
crescendos and diminuendos
4
Q
what was an important instrument introduced
A
piano- more popular than harpsichord because it could play a variety of tones
5
Q
describe the orchestra
A
bigger
new instruments introduced
6
Q
which groups were in the orchestras
A
woodwind- oboe, bassoons, clarinets
brass- trumpet, french horns
percussion- bass drums, snare drums, triangles, cymbals
7
Q
what was the most important group in orchestras
A
strings
violins played most melodies
8
Q
2 characteristics of the music
A
clear melodies with simple structures
major and minor keys
