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

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

4. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)  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

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

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

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