Classical Music

Question 1

Name some of the classical composers.

Answer 1

Joseph Haydn
W.A. Mozart
Beethoven (late classical early romantic)

Question 2

Name some of the features found in classical music

Answer 2

• • lighter and clearer in texture
• • piano
• • elegant, graceful melody
• • short balanced symmetrical phrases
• • light and clear
• • homophonic texture
• • Alberti bass (one type of accompaniment)
• • even number of bars
• • simple tuneful melodies

Question 3

What are the years of the classical period?

Answer 3

1750 - 1820