The classical period saw the development of many musical forms and genres. Opera emerged as a major vocal form that combined music, drama, and spectacle. The two main types of opera were opera seria, which emphasized solo voices and serious themes, and opera buffa, known for its comic depictions of everyday people. Instrumental forms that grew in popularity included the sonata, symphony, and concerto. The sonata used several movements to structure instrumental works. The symphony was a composition for full orchestra typically lasting 20-45 minutes and consisting of four movements. The concerto featured a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra. Chamber music involved small ensembles performing in intimate settings.

1. THE
CLASSICAL
PERIOD
CLASSICAL MUSIC AND ITS FORMS

2. CLASSICAL
MUSIC
Elements of drama and surprise
are emphasized
Dynamic changes
Gradual changing of mood

3. VOCAL
FORMS
OPERA
A stage presentation that
combines music, costume and
scenery
Union of music, drama and
spectacle

4. TYPES OF
OPERA
OPERA SERIA
 serious opera inspired and
adapted from Baroque
period.
Gives emphasis on solo
voice

5. “IDOMENEO”
By MOZART

6. TYPES OF
OPERA
OPERA BUFFA
Comic opera created to
depict common people with
common problems and
concerns
Light and amusing

7. “MARRIAGE OF
FIGARO”
By MOZART

8. INSTRUMENTAL
FORMS
SONATA
“sonare” (Latin)
An extended instrumental work
for a solo instrument with piano
accompaniment usually written in
3 to 4 movements

9. INSTRUMENTAL
FORMS
SONATA-ALLEGRO
3 main sections:
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation

10. SONATA-ALLEGRO
SONATA ALEGRO

11. INSTRUMENTAL
FORMS
SYMPHONY
“sinfonia”
A composition for orchestra
with 4 movements.
Usually lasts for 20-45
minutes

12. INSTRUMENTAL
FORMS
SYMPHONY
Four movements:
Fast and lively
Slow
Fast
Brilliant or heroic fast

13. SYMPHONY

14. INSTRUMENTAL
FORMS
CONCERTO
Is an instrumental for a solo
instrument like the piano,
violin, trumpet or any other
instrument, with the orchestra
for the accompaniment

15. INSTRUMENTAL
FORMS
CONCERTO
Three movements:
 Sonata form
 Slow and lyrical
 Fast
Cadenza – exhibits a showy
passage played only by a
soloist

16. CONCERTO

17. INSTRUMENTAL
FORMS
SUITE
Performed in concert setting
and not for accompaniment.
Composed of instrumental
and orchestral pieces and
maybe taken out from a
musical play, opera or film.

18. SUITE

19. MUSICAL
INSTRUME
NTS

20. Classical clarinet

21. violin

22. Pianoforte

23. Buccin

24. Basset Horn

25. Chalameau

26. CHAMBER
MUSIC
A classical composition for
small ensembles or small
group of instruments that could
fit in a palace chamber

27. CHAMBER
MUSIC
The small ensemble playing
chamber music may consists of
the following instruments:
String quartet
Trio, quintet, sextets, and
octets
Mixed ensemble like trio for
viola, clarinet and piano.

28. CHAMBER MUSIC