When was the classical period?
1750-1810
What were the instrumental forms?
Symphony, concerto, string quartet
What instruments were in the orchestra?
Flute Oboe Clarinet Bassoon French horn Timpani
What is a symphony
Piece for an orchestra
What is a concerto?
Piece for a solo instrument
What is a string quartet?
Chamber music
What is chamber music?
Music for a small group of musicians
String quartet instruments?
2 violins
Viola
Cello
What is a sonata?
Solo piece with piano accompaniment
Musical forms
Binary AB
Ternary ABA
Rondo ABACAD
Sonata form
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
Coda (to finish)