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Music Q2
Music Q2
II
MUSIC OF THE
CLASSICAL
PERIOD
OBJECTIV
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Narrate
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sonata
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classical composers after a video and movie showing
Relate
Sing themes or melodic
classical musical fragments of given
to its historical and Classical Period pieces
cultural background
Explain
Explore the
other arts and media
performance that (setting,
practice portray classical elements
composition, role of composers/
performances, and audience) during classical period
Improvise appropriate accompaniment to given short and simple classical pieces
Listen perceptively to selected Classical Period music
Describe the musical elements of given Classical Period pieces
MUSIC OF THE
CLASSICAL PERIOD
(1750-1820)
OF
IC Classical Era also called “Age of Reason”
U HE CAL
S
M T SI D In the middle of the 18th century, Europe began to
A S IO
CL PER move toward a new style in architecture,
literature, and the arts, known as Classicism
Instrumental music was patronized primarily by
the nobility
The term classical denotes conformity with the
principles and characteristics of ancient Greek
and Roman literature and art which were formal,
elegant, simple, feed, and dignified
Cont…
Wolfgang Amadeus
Franz Joseph Haydn Ludwig Van Beethoven
Mozart
1. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
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2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
W.A, Mozart Piano Sonata No. 11, K331 in A Major, 1st mov. (Andante grazioso)
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3. Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
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Beethoven’s Works Include:
“Missa Solemnis” (1818-1823)
Opera:“Fidelio” (1805)
Symphonies: Symphony no. 3 (“Eroica”), no. 5, no. 6 (“Pastoral”), and no. 9 (“Choral”),
which add voices to the orchestra
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1796 – he began to go deaf
He continued composing through the help of an assistant
and hearing gadget
Some of his famous compositions were made when he was
deaf
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Characterictics of Beethoven’s works:
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Characterictics of Beethoven’s works:
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Beethoven’s instrumental works:
L. V. Beethoven Piano Sonata no. 14 in C Sharp Minor
(“Moonlight”) 1st mov.
Op. 27 no. 2 (“Adagio Sostenuto”)
VOCAL AND
L. V. Beethoven Piano Sonata no. 14 in C Sharp Minor
(“Moonlight”) 1st mov.
INSTRUMENTAL
Op. 27 no. 2 (“Adagio Sostenuto”)
youtube.com/watch?v=YmVCcF42f-o
L. V. Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 1 in C Major op. 15
MUSIC
Op. 27 no. 2 (“Adagio Sostenuto”)
youtube.com/watch?v=SFfUcQQbwsE
– This term is applied to a variety of works for a solo instrument such as keyboard or
violin
SONATA
ALLERGO
- the most important form that developed
during the Classical Era consists of 3 distinct
FORM
sections: Exposition, Development, and
Recapitulation
1. Exposition – the first part of a composition in a sonata form
that introduce the theme
ATA O t
O N RG stinc
S LE 3 Di
AL M ctions
( )
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FO S
CONCERTO
– a multi-movement work designed for an instrumental soloist
and orchestra
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3 MOVEMENTS OF
CONCERTO
• 1 Movement: Fast: Sonata-allegro form with expositions of
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– generally in 4 movements
4 MOVEMENTS OF THE
•SYMPHONY
1 Movement: Fast: Sonata-allegro form
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2. Opera Buffa (comic opera) – from Italy made use of everyday
character and situations, and typically employed spoken dialogues, lengthy arias
and was spiced with sight gags, naughty humor and social satire
Examples by Mozart
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REFERENCE (Website):
• www.youtube.com
UNIT 2 ENDS…