Classical Music

Characteristics Broad term that usually refers to music from the 9 th century to present day. The central norms of this style of music became set around 1550 to 1900, which we call the Common Practice Period. Classical music = anything that lasts a long time.

The 7 major time periods of Classical music are: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20 th Century, and Contemporary. The four periods that are part of the Common Practice Period are Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20 th Century or Contemporary

Instruments Violin Viola Cello Bass Bass drum Snare drum Harp Clarinet Flute Oboe Bassoon Trumpet Trombone French horn Piano Harpsichord

Composers Bach Beethoven Handel Mozart Haydn Schumann Schubert Chopin Tchaikovsky Debussy