| The classical era lasted from — to — |
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| The — in music is simplified and limited dramatic flair |
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| Type of of music style that was pleasant, sophisticated, mainly instrumental, and often funny or amusing |
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| — style is more chromatic, more use of dissonance, more modulations to distant keys |
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| In this era, music was no longer reserved for church or opera houses. Public concerts were on the rise, and appreciation of music increased |
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By the middle of the — century included:
A. middle class families had harpsichords in their homes
B. private lesson/instruction books became widely published
C. simple music for amateurs was written
D. public concerts of “accessible” music increased public appreciation
E. all of the above |
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| The — became the instrument of choice for Mozart |
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— in Classical era included everything except:
A. Tended to have more talent than the men
B. Music at home participation
C. Took private lessons
D. Practiced to entertain family & friends
E. Some even became pros who composed and toured expensively |
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Major characteristics of Classical music included everything except:
A. Beauty was found in order & symmetry
B. Homophony
C. Monody
D. Wider dynamic contrast with subtle being the major dramatic influence
E. Instrumental Music |
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| Haydn, Mozart, & young Beethoven are often referred to as “—“ |
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| — in music became a major factor in composition |
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| The winds & percussion were in pairs of —, while — instruments had many |
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| The — disappeared from the orchestra because it couldn’t be heard |
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| In 1720, the German city of — developed an orchestra that got attention all over Europe |
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| — lived 1732-1809; was a choirboy & student in Vienna until his voice changed; was hired by Prince Paul Anton Esterhazy; worked for him for 30 years writing: operas, symphonies, concertos, and chamber pieces |
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