1. Markham Woods Middle Music History Part 2 The Classical Period

2. Classical Period 1750 – 1820 More defined beginning of the period relating to style Rococo style originated in France Music was light and embellished

3. Classical Period Vocal Music Opera –Featured vocal ensemble rather than solo –Reflected the music of the time period –More dramatic music for effect –Orchestra expanded and featured Religious Music –Reflected a more Baroque and Opera style

4. Classical Period Instrumental Music Symphony –Resembles modern Symphony Orchestra Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon Brass: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone Percussion: Timpani

5. Classical Period Instrumental Music Chamber Orchestra –Small ensemble, one to a part String Quartet (most popular) Mixed Trio, Quartet and Quintet Keyboard Music –Sonata for Piano & Harpsichord

6. Classical Period Instruments Violin

7. Classical Period Instruments Viola

8. Classical Period Instruments Cello

9. Classical Period Instruments Bass

10. Classical Period Instruments Flute

11. Classical Period Instruments Oboe

12. Classical Period Instruments Bassoon

13. Classical Period Instruments Clarinet

14. Classical Period Instruments Trumpet –Flatt - double slide Designed By Henry Purcell

15. Classical Period Instruments Trumpet –Tromba de Tirarsi - Single Slide

16. Classical Period Instruments Trumpet –Natural - No Slide

17. Classical Period Instruments Horn –Hand Horn

18. Classical Period Instruments Trombone

19. Classical Period Instruments Timpani

20. Classical Period Composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart –Child prodigy, wrote “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” The Marriage of Figaro*, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute

21. Classical Period Composers Joseph Haydn –Employed by Prince Nicholas Esterhazy for 30 years –Composer of mostly string quartets –Composition Teacher