Classical orchestral music

Question 1

Name the main features of classical orchestral music

Answer 1

1. More instruments in orchestra (around 40 players)
2. Use of the clarinet (not invented in the Baroque Period)
3. More strong dynamic contrasts between very loud + very soft
4. Continuo gradually replaced by horns + other wind instruments
5. Symmetrical balanced phrases
6. Tonic + dominant movement

Question 2

Which instrument is replaced?

Answer 2

• Harpsichord gets phased out

- Piano becomes more common - all of Mozart + Beethoven’s music was written for it