INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF

CLASSICAL PERIOD
ACTIVITY TIME;

GROUP THE STUDENTS INTO THREE.

EACH GROUP WILL BE GIVEN ONE TOPIC.
(instrumental music of Sonata, Concerto, and
Symphony)
• One representative.
Write the main idea/characteristic
and the elements used of your
assign instrumental music.
AN EXAMPLE OF SONATA
AN EXAMPLE OF CONCERTO
AN EXAMPLE OF SYMPHONY
 WHAT IS SONATA?

A multi-movement work for solo

instrument.
‘’Sonare’’-to make a sound.
 Sonata is a piece, usually in
several movements, that has a
certain basic musical form; and
when that form is used in a piece
for a solo instrument, like a piano,
or violin or flute, or a solo
instrument with piano
accompaniment, the piece is
called a Sonata.
What are the Sonata allegro form?

The most important form that was developed

during the Classical era and usually the form
of the first movement of a sonata or
symphony.

Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
 Exposition

First part of a composition in

sonata form that introduces
the theme.
 Development

The middle part of a composition in

sonata-allegro form wherein themes
are being developed.
 Recapitulation

Repeats the theme as they first

emerge in the opening exposition.
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
What are the examples of Sonata form?

Mozart -piano sonata no. 16 in c major k545

Mozart-paino sonata no.11 in A major
331(Rondo)
Beethoven-Moonlight Sonata-
Mozart -piano sonata no. 16 in c major
k545
Mozart-paino sonata no.11 in A major
331(Rondo)
Beethoven-Moonlight Sonata-
What is Concerto?
 What is Concerto?
 a multi-movement work
designed for an instrumental
soloist and orchestra.
A classical form of music
intended to emphasize the
individuality of the solo instrument
and to exhibit the virtuosity and
abilities of the performer.
Violin, cello, clarinet, bassoon,
trumpet, horn, and piano.
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat
major
What are the other compositions of
Concerto?

Piano concerto mo. 21 in C major-Mozart

Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622- Mozart
Piano concerto mo. 21 in C major-Mozart
Yeol Eun Son
Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622-
Mozart
 What is Symphony?
A multi-movement
work for orchestra.
‘’Sinfonia’’- a
harmonious sounding
together.’’.
A classical music for
the whole orchestra.
What is Symphony?
Symphony No. 40-Mozart
Symphony No. 5-Beethoven
Surprise Symphony- Haydn
Symphony no 9-Beethoven
Symphony No 101 in D Major, Hob 101
"The Clock“-Haydn
 Classical Opera

A drama set to music where

singers and musicians
perform in a theatrical setting.
What are two styles of Opera?

Opera seria
Opera buffa
 Opera Seria

‘’Serious opera’’
Implies heroic or tragic drama that employs
mythological characters, which was
inherited from the Baroque period.
‘’Idomeneo’’ by Mozart.
 Opera Buffa

‘’Comic opera’’
From Italy made use of everyday characters and
situations, and typically employed spoken dialogues,
lengthy arias and was spiced with sight naughty
humor and social satire.
The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Magic
Flute.