Haydn and Classical Period Flashcards
When did the Classical Period start
1750-1820
Was it rich or poor
rich
Also known as…
Viennese Classical Period
famous composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven worked in
Vienna
Classical music were inspired by
Rococo
Classical period has been called the
“Golden Age of Music”
Elements of Music
Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Texture, and Instrumentation
What Rhythm
Use of Alberti Bass
Melody
Lyricism, short, use of cadences
Harmony
Simple, tonal with harmonic rhythms, Alberti bass was used
Texture
Homophonic, music is light
Instrumentation/Tone Color
instrumental, gallant style
Two types of Opera in the Classical Period
Opera Seria and Comic Opera
Types of Comic Opera
Opera Buffa
Opera Comique
English Ballad Opera
Singspiel
during this period it became more important than vocal music
instrumental music