... . The composers began writing music geared towards the middle class. They wrote music that was easier to understand and play. Serious music changed to comic operas, popular folk tunes, and dance music. Mozart and Beethoven were both master composers of the 18th century classical style music era. Classical music emphasized different moods of music throughout one song, fluctuating with the composer ... period shows Haydyn and Mozart's influence. The middle period is more heroic and personal. The last period is the most sublime, containing fugues and passages, which are harsh and yet modern...

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