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Overview  Portrayed art and architecture of Greece and Rome (simpler)  Advances in science and ideas

Characteristics  Large-Scale musical works  Singable melodies  Homophonic Texture  Music was simpler

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( )  Started composing at age 5  Spent his life looking to “get rich”, but his attitude got in the way  Responsible for:  50 Symphonies  4 MAJOR Operas  27 Piano concertos  Numerous other pieces

Instruments  Development of a modern day orchestra  Advancing technology in instrument production  The piano was invented (pianoforte)

Important Events  Declaration of Independence (1776)  The French Revolution began in 1789

 The Marriage of Figaro The Marriage of Figaro  Opera by Mozart