Classical period Flashcards
1
Q
What were the years this period lasted from ?
A
1750 - 1820 or 1827
2
Q
What were the characteristics of this period ?
A
simple , formal , and more elagant
3
Q
What were the MUSICAL characteristics ?
A
more secular music , Balanced phrases , stopping points , singable melodies , orchestra became into 4 families
4
Q
what was the technology ?
A
metronome , clarinet , and trombone
5
Q
Who were the composers and how long did they live ?
A
Hayden ( 1732-1809) Wrote 100 symphonies , Mozart (1756-1791) wrote 41 symphonies , Beethoven (1770-1827) wrote 9 symphonies.
