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Classical Period

The term classical music applies to music that is composed in a certain style between the

years of 1740 and 1820. Music composed during this time contained a well-defined sense of proportion. Classical music was difficult for listeners to enjoy, but after time it dominated. During this essay I will be discussing different aspects of the classical period, along with popular composers.

Modern listeners often think of classical music as "serious" and "boring" music, but to people of that era, nothing could be farther than the truth. Classical music was very different from the music in the Baroque era. Moods would change very suddenly or gradually, and could express two or more emotions. Unlike Baroque music, classical music had a variety of different rhythms throughout a piece.

Melodies in classical music were the easiest to remember. Melodies were often balanced and very easy to sing. Many nursery songs were written during the classical period. Dy


Another aspect of the Classical period was political. During the Classical period there were many world events. These years marked the Seven Years' War, American and French revolutions, and the Napoleonic Wars. Economic power went from the church to middle class. Making the middle class more powerful in social events.

Classical music brought a new age of music to the scene. Classical music soon dominated the music of the audience. Many great composers were discovered in the era and paved the way for composers to come. Classical music gave way to music that was to become into the future. A person could only look forward to the many great years of music that was ahead of them.

Along with Haydn was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart was considered a great child prodigy. By the age of twelve he could play many instruments and write many pieces. Mozart was more popular as a child than an adult. One of his popular pieces was Don Giovanni. It was a huge success. During his last

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