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What characterizes the melody during the Classical period?
What characterizes the melody during the Classical period?
- Melody transitioned from simple/elegant to more complex. (correct)
- Melody became predominantly dissonant.
- Melody remained simple and elegant throughout.
- Melody was entirely improvisational.
How did harmony in Classical music differ from the Baroque period?
How did harmony in Classical music differ from the Baroque period?
- It maintained the same harmonic concepts as Baroque.
- It became more simplistic and repetitive.
- It introduced exclusively dissonant harmonies.
- It reflected changes in form, style, and medium. (correct)
What is the significance of dynamics in Classical music?
What is the significance of dynamics in Classical music?
- Dynamics, such as *forte* and *piano*, were utilized via the pianoforte. (correct)
- Dynamics were solely represented through string instruments.
- Dynamics were not used in Classical music.
- Dynamics were simplified to one overall volume level.
What changes in musical form occurred during 1740-1770?
What changes in musical form occurred during 1740-1770?
What is the typical texture of Classical music?
What is the typical texture of Classical music?
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Classical Melody
Classical Melody
Classical melodies transitioned from Baroque simplicity to more complex structures, evolving from 1720-1775.
Classical Harmony
Classical Harmony
Classical harmony changed significantly from Baroque, influencing form, style and compositions between 1740-1770.
Classical Dynamics
Classical Dynamics
Classical music incorporated dynamics (loud/soft) with the invention of the pianoforte, reflecting expressive use of volume.
Classical Form Changes
Classical Form Changes
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Classical Texture
Classical Texture
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Study Notes
Musical Styles and Periods
- Rococo Style: Developed in France (approximately 1720-1775). Characterized by simple, elegant, and delicate music. Relied on ornamentation. Key composers include François Couperin, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and Georg Philipp Telemann.
Empfindsamer Stil:
- Emerged in Germany (after 1750). This style featured intensified and emotional expressiveness, noted for heightened emotional quality. Sons of Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, utilized this style.
Preclassical Style:
- Flourished from approximately 1740 to 1770. Involved a fusion of styles from Baroque, Preclassical, and Classical periods.
Classical Music:
- Broadly refers to the art and literature of ancient Greece
- Can refer to the period from roughly 1750 to 1820.
- Also termed Art music.
- Characterized by a simpler texture than Baroque music, typically featuring one melodic line with less massive accompaniment.
- The word "Classical" carries various meanings, including ancient Greek art & literature and the opposite of Romantic music. For this study, the period from roughly 1750 to 1820 is the focus.
Melody, Harmony, & Form
- Melody: Baroque music's melodies are typically simpler than Classical.
- Harmony: Classical harmonies are often simpler than Baroque harmonies.
- Form: Musical form characteristics changed between eras (Baroque, Preclassical, Classical).
- Dynamics: Loud and soft dynamic markings (forte and piano) were introduced more frequently in Classical music compared to Baroque music.
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