Thursday, 26 January 2012

Classical Period

1750-1810

Diatonic Music
Music where all the notes are within the same key.
No clashy sounds so it will all sound in harmony.
Even Phrases
Two equal length chunks of music, as if separated by commas (breathing points).

Symphony
Large orchestral piece. Split into chunks called movements. There was 3 movements.
1st movement in Sonata Form.
2nd movement is slower and in a different keys and most probably have a stronger melody line.
3rd movement is more lively, more lighthearted, in Rondo Form.

Concerto
A piece of music for a solo instrument and orchestra.

Mozart;
(1756-1791)

Haydn;
(1732-1809)


Schubert;
(1797-1828)

1 comment:

  1. It looks really professional, Hannah. This will make a brilliant revision guide if you keep the standard high - well done!

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