Classical music Flashcards

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1
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what period of time is classical music from

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1750 - 1820

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some things about classical music

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  • it is cleaner and lighter texture than baroque music
  • polished and elegant in character
  • emphasis on grace and beauty of melody and form
  • the piano replaced the harpsichord as main keyboard instument
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3
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was the orchestra bigger in the baroque or classical period

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the orchestra grew considerably in the classical period

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