ANTOINE RIEKEN G.

ESPINOSA

9-ELEC

ACTIVITY 1 CLASSICAL MUSIC AT A GLANCE ​(Always review the embedded

rubrics on your classwork)

INSTRUCTION: Visit
https://www.connollymusic.com/stringovation/the-classical-period-of-music ​and do the
instructions below.

1. Origins and context of the Classical Period (Discuss in not more than 3
sentences)

The Classical Period was mainly inspired from the Renaissance period. It lasted
for about 80 years and was during the 18th century.Classical music, which
prompted a modern classification of music, is renowned for concentrating on
science.

2. Hallmarks of Classical Period Music (Enumerate)

A.Linear Narrative
B.Homophonic Melodies
C.Controlled Dynamics
DThematic Development
E. Formalized rules of harmonic function

3. Clear distinctions between Baroque and Classical Music (Compare and

contrast)
CLASSICAL MUSIC BAROQUE MUSIC

With simple and distinct sentences, classical
music is formed, it is also homophonic. The
piece with an additional volume is arranged
and organized.
Classical period composers provided
increased notations
There is tuneful and very arranged Baroque
music and melodies seem to be heavily
decorated and intricate.More intricate
musical ornamentation was used, musical
notation improvements were made, and new
instrumental playing techniques were
developed.
4. Evolution of Orchestras and Instruments during the Classical Period –
Discuss in not more than 3 sentences
- The absence of the harpsichord from the Classical period composition was
one of the key changes from the Baroque era.The strings and woodwinds
became more popular due to their particular ability to represent the human
voice and having a natural tone.

5. Give your initial thought about the Music of the Classical Period period by
answering the essential question “​How are the distinct musical
characteristics present in the musical elements of Classical music
performed?” ​Write your answer on the first column (Initial Ideas) of the
table below
INITIAL IDEAS REVISE FINAL
D IDEAS
IDEAS

The unique music characteristics present in the

musical elements of performed classical music are
that they have more lyrical phrases and musical
accompaniment that is simpler and more
constant.The ad ;ibs present in Baroque music is
decreased because of the way classical music is
written which is planned.