THE
CLASSICAL
PERIODCLASSICAL MUSIC AND ITS FORMS
CLASSICAL
MUSICElements of drama and surprise
are emphasized
Dynamic changes
Gradual changing of mood
VOCAL
FORMS
OPERA
A stage presentation that
combines music, costume and
scenery
Union of music, drama and
spectacle
TYPES OF
OPERAOPERA SERIA
serious opera inspired and
adapted from Baroque
period.
Gives emphasis on solo
voice
“IDOMENEO”
By MOZART
TYPES OF
OPERAOPERA BUFFA
Comic opera created to
depict common people with
common problems and
concerns
Light and amusing
“MARRIAGE OF FIGARO”
By MOZART
INSTRUMENTAL
FORMSSONATA
“sonare” (Latin)
An extended instrumental work for a solo instrument with piano accompaniment usually written in 3 to 4 movements
INSTRUMENTAL
FORMS
SONATA-ALLEGRO
3 main sections:Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
INSTRUMENTAL
FORMSSYMPHONY
“sinfonia”
A composition for orchestra with 4 movements.
Usually lasts for 20-45 minutes
INSTRUMENTAL
FORMS
SYMPHONY
Four movements:
Fast and lively
Slow
Fast
Brilliant or heroic fast
INSTRUMENTAL
FORMSCONCERTO
Is an instrumental for a solo instrument like the piano, violin, trumpet or any other instrument, with the orchestra for the accompaniment
INSTRUMENTAL
FORMSCONCERTO
Three movements: Sonata form
Slow and lyrical
Fast
Cadenza – exhibits a showy passage played only by a soloist
INSTRUMENTAL
FORMSSUITE
Performed in concert setting and not for accompaniment.
Composed of instrumental and orchestral pieces and maybe taken out from a musical play, opera or film.
MUSICAL
INSTRUME
NTS
Classical clarinet
violin
Pianoforte
Buccin
Basset Horn
Chalameau
CHAMBER
MUSICA classical composition for
small ensembles or small
group of instruments that could
fit in a palace chamber
CHAMBER
MUSICThe small ensemble playing chamber music may consists of the following instruments:
String quartet
Trio, quintet, sextets, and octets
Mixed ensemble like trio for viola, clarinet and piano.
