The document discusses the Classical period of music, which occurred between 1750-1830. It describes key characteristics of Classical music including harmony, dynamics, melody, rhythm, and texture. It also summarizes several prominent Classical composers like Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and discusses some of their most famous works. The document provides information on common Classical music forms such as the symphony, concerto, sonata, and chamber music.

1. THE
CLASSICAL
PERIOD
Ms. Joana Marie M. Bernasol
Bro. Andrew Gonzalez Technical High School

2. CLASSICAL MUSIC
The Classical era, also called “Age of Reasons”
The term "classical period" is generally used to
refer to the post-baroque & pre-romantic era of
music composed between 1750 and 1830,
which covers the development of the classical
symphony and concerto

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

4. characteristics
•Harmony and texture is homophonic in general
•The dynamics of loud and soft were clearly shown
through the extensive use of crescendo and
diminuendo
•The style of broken chord accompaniment called
Alberti-Bass was practiced.
•MELODY: Short and clearly defined musical phrases
with two or more contrasting themes.
•RHYTHM: Very defined and regular.
•TEXTURE: Mostly Homophonic.
•TIMBRE: The symphony orchestra was “organisedinto”
four sections -strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.
The harpsichord was seldom used.

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

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

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

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

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

12. 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

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

14. 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.

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

16. 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.

18. 1732-1809
•One of the most prominent composers
of the classical period.
•He came from poor family and his
music led his rise in social status.
•He became a musical director for the
Esterhazy family for 30 years.
•His music reflects his character and
personality :mainly calm , balanced ,
serious but touches of humor
•He composed 100 symphonies and
developed them into long forms for a
large orchestra.
•He was named “ Father of Symphony”

19. Compositions
•Most of his symphonies have
nicknames such as the “ Surprise
Symphony” , “ The clock “ , “The
Military “.
•Symphony No. 94 in G major
“Surprise “ 2ndmovement
•Symphony No. 101 in D major ,
“The Clock “
•Symphony No. 100 in G major,
“Military”

20. 1756 -1791
•He is a child prodigy and the most
amazing genius in musical history.
•At age thirteen, he had written
sonatas, concertos, symphonies ,
religious works , and operas and
operettas.
•He experimented in all kinds of
music and composed over 700 works.
•Unfortunately , due to mismanaged
finances he lived his life in poverty ,
died young and was buried in an
unknown grave.

21. Compositions
•He composed wonderful concertos ,
symphonies and operas such as “ The Marriage
of Figaro “ (1786), “Don Giovanni “ (1789), and
“The Magic Flute” which became popular.
•Other known works: EineKleineNachtmusik,
Symphony No.40 in G major, and Sonata No. 11
in A major K311.
•Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K.545 (so
called facile or semplicesonata)
•Piano Sonata No.11, K331 in A major , 1stmov.
(Andante Grazioso)
•Symphony No. 40 in G minor, 1stmov. (Molto
Allegro)
•Serenade in G minor (EineKleineNachtmusik)

22. 1770-1827
•He was born in Bonn , Germany to a
family of musicians and studied music
at an early age.
•He was the composer who bridged
the late Classical era and the early
Romantic era.
•His famous compositions include 32
piano sonatas, 21 set of variation, 9
symphonies , 5 concertos for piano, 16
string quarters and choral music
•His works include the
“MissaSolemnis“ (1818-1823) and
opera “ Fidelio “ (1805)

23. 1770-1827
•His known symphonies are :
Symphony no. 3 (Eroica), No. 5
(Pastoral), No.9 (Choral ) , which adds
voices to the orchestra.
•He began to be deaf in 1796 but this
did not became a hindrance, He
continued composing through the
help of an assistant and hearing
gadget. Some of his famous
compositions were made when he
was deaf.

24. Characteristic of Music
•His music veered toward larger
orchestra
•Sound was centered on the violas and
lower registers of the violins and cellos
to give his music a darker mood.
•All themes in a piece are tied together
by one motif.
•He developed musical themes and
motifs extensively by means of
modulation.
•He uses more brass instruments and
dynamics

25. Compositions
•Piano Sonata no. 14 in C sharp
minor ( Moonlight) 1stmov. Op.
27 no. 2
•Piano Concerto no. 1 in C major
Op. 15
•Piano Concerto no. 5 “
Emperor” in E flat major op. 73
•Symphony no. 5 Op.67. C minor
•Symphony No.9, Op. 125, d
minor “Choral”