Markham Woods Middle

Music History

Part 2

The Classical Period

Classical Period• 1750 – 1820• More defined beginning of the

period relating to style• Rococo style originated in France• Music was light and embellished

Classical PeriodVocal Music

• Opera– Featured vocal ensemble rather than solo– Reflected the music of the time period– More dramatic music for effect– Orchestra expanded and featured

• Religious Music– Reflected a more Baroque and Opera style

Classical PeriodInstrumental Music

• Symphony– Resembles modern Symphony

Orchestra• Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass• Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon• Brass: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone• Percussion: Timpani

Classical PeriodInstrumental Music

• Chamber Orchestra– Small ensemble, one to a part

• String Quartet (most popular)• Mixed Trio, Quartet and Quintet

• Keyboard Music– Sonata for Piano & Harpsichord

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Violin

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Viola

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Cello

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Bass

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Flute

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Oboe

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Bassoon

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Clarinet

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Trumpet– Flatt - double slide

• Designed By Henry Purcell

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Trumpet– Tromba de Tirarsi - Single Slide

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Trumpet– Natural - No Slide

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Horn– Hand Horn

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Trombone

Classical PeriodInstruments

• Timpani

Classical PeriodComposers

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart– Child prodigy, wrote

“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”

• The Marriage of Figaro*, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute

Classical PeriodComposers

• Joseph Haydn– Employed by Prince

Nicholas Esterhazy for 30 years

– Composer of mostly string quartets

– Composition Teacher