GOOD

MORNING
 WORD SEARCH
I WILL GROUP YOU IN 3 GROUPS. YOU NEED TO FIND THE 10 WORDS THAT CAN BE
FOUND IN CLASSICAL ERA OF MUSIC
IF YOU KNOW THE ANSWER THE GROUP WILL SING ACTION SONG YOU WILL BE
RECOGNIZED.
THE CLASSICAL PERIOD
(1750-1820)
MUSIC, FORMS, AND COMPOSERS
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• 1. Explain the performance

practice during the Classical
Period.
• 2. Identify musical and vocal
forms of the Classical period.
• 3. Explore the biography, life,
music, and culture of famous
Classical composers.
 INTRODUCTION TO THE CLASSICAL
PERIOD

• The Classical period (1750-1820)

marked a shift from Baroque
complexity to more refined,
simpler musical structures.It
coincided with the Age of
Enlightenment, emphasizing
reason, science, and middle-
class values.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASSICAL
MUSIC
•• Simpler and more accessible than
Baroque music.
• • Focus on clarity, balance, and form.
• • Strong influence of middle-class
ideals, public concerts, and amateur
music-making.
 VOCAL FORMS

• 1. Opera - A combination of
music, costume, and scenery to
tell a story.
TWO TYPES OF OPERA
Opera Seria (e.g., Idomeneo by
Mozart) We Love Opera! What kind of opera is opera seria.mp4

Opera Buffa (e.g., The Marriage of

Figaro by Mozart) We Love Opera! What kind of an opera is opera buffa.mp4
 INSTRUMENTAL FORMS

• 1. Sonata - Extended work for solo

instrument (piano accompaniment).
• 2. Symphony - Four-movement
composition for orchestra.
• 3. Concerto - Instrumental work for soloist
and orchestra.
• 4. Suite - Collection of instrumental pieces
from operas or films.
 T H R E E M O V E M E N T S O F S O N A T A - A L L E G R O FO R M

1. EXPOSI I TI ON – the themes are presented. I t contains the main

theme in tonic key, the subordinate theme in a related key as
dominant, or relative maj or, and closing theme to close the
exposition.
2. DEVELOPMENT – modulations are used to treat themes in new ways.
3. R E C A P I T U L A T I O N – t h e m e s r e t u r n i n t o n ic k e y
SYMPHONY – “sinfonia”, is a composition for orchestra with four movements. Classical
symphony lasts from 20-45 minutes. The movements contrasts in tempo and mood.
• FAST & LIVELY – sonata allegro-form
• SLOW – andante
• FAST – minuet, dance style, and in triple meter
• BRILLIANT or HEROIC FAST – sonata form, or rondo form
CONCERTO – it is an instrumental work for a solo instrument like the piano, violin, trumpet,
or any other
• instrument, with the orchestra for the accompaniment. This is intended primarily to
emphasize quality of sound and individuality of the solo instrument and to show the great
performance of the instrumentalist. The three movements of the concerto are:
• SONATA FORM – written in fast tempo
• SLOW & LYRICAL – slow and song-like written in ternary form
• FAST – written in allegro or rondo form
• © CADENZA – a special unaccompanied slow piece in the first, and sometimes, in
the last movements of the concerto. A piece that exhibits a showy passage which is played
only by the soloist.
• © SUITE – performed in a concert setting and not for accompaniment. It is
composed od instrumental and orchestral pieces and may be taken out from a musical play,
opera, or film.
 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

1. Classical Clarinet
2. Violin
3. Pianoforte
4. Basset Horn
5. Chalumeau
 String quartet which includes one cello, two violins, and one viola
Large and small ensemble for wind instruments like trio, quintet, sextets, and octets Mix ensembles like trio for viola, clarinet, and

CHAMBER MUSIC

• • Small ensembles for palace chambers.

• • String quartet (two violins, one viola, one cello).
• • Wind and string ensemble compositions.
 FAMOUS COMPOSERS

• 1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -

Composer of over 50 symphonies
and 15 operas.
• 2. Franz Joseph Haydn - Known
as the 'Father of Symphony'.
• 3. Ludwig van Beethoven -
'Master of the Symphony',
creator of 9 symphonies.
 WOLFGANG
AMADEUS MOZART
Born as Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus
Mozart. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27,
1756, in Salzburg (now in Austria).
Mozart was a brilliant composer of classical music. He wrote
many different types of music and excelled in every one.
During his short life he composed more than 50 symphonies
and 15 operas. He also wrote many works for choir, orchestra,
and smaller groups of instruments. Although they are more
than 200 years old, his compositions are still very popular.
At age 4 he began playing a keyboard instrument called a
harpsichord. At age 5 he composed his own pieces. A year
later his father began taking him and his sister to
perform concerts throughout Europe. Mozart played the violin,
organ, piano, and harpsichord. He was a child prodigy and
known as a “child wonder” Mozart-The Marriage of Figaro.mp4
 FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN

• He is known as the “FATHER OF SYMPHONY”.

• Franz Joseph Haydn was born in the Austrian village of Rohrau. His
childhood was an extremely musical one, singing together frequently as a
family and with neighbors.
• At a very early age his parents, Mathias and Maria, recognized their son's
musical talent and accepted an offer to allow schoolmaster and
choirmaster, Johann Matthias Franck, to train young Franz as a musician.
• In his teens, Franz left the choir to begin working as a freelance musician
and composing when he had time. His big break came when he was asked
to be the court conductor for Prince Esterhazy, a wealthy Hungarian with
an orchestra of his own. Haydn worked for the Prince for 30 years
composing many symphonies and other works.
• When the prince died, Haydn decided to travel to London. When he arrived,
he discovered that he was a famous composer with many of his
compositions being performed and sold as sheet music for many years.
Haydn - String Quartet, Op. 76, No. 5.mp4
 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
• Considered as the “MASTER OF THE SYMPHONY”
• The composer Ludwig van Beethoven created some of the most
• influential music in history. He transformed many traditional forms of
• Western classical music. For example, he set new standards for the
symphony, creating longer pieces that expressed important ideas and deep
feelings rather than just serving as entertainment. His works include nine
symphonies, one opera, and many pieces for small groups and for piano
and other solo instruments.
• Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, in December 16 1770. He learned
musical composition from the official organist in a nobleman’s court.
Beethoven became the assistant organist at age 11 and published his first
musical composition soon after.
• In 1787 Beethoven went to Vienna hoping to study with the great
composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He had to return home right away,
• however, because his mother was sick. Five years later Beethoven settled
in Vienna permanently. By that time Mozart had died, but Beethoven was
able to study with Joseph Haydn and other famous composers.
Piano Sonata No 14 in C sharp minor 'Moonlight' Op 27 No 2 Ludwig Van Beethoven.
 INTEGRATION OF FAITH, LEARNING,
AND LIFE
• God made music not only for us to be able to human encouraging tune
daily, but He also made music to be used for special occasions. What are
examples of events in the Bible where music was used? Read and write
the keywords on your worksheet.
•  1 Chronicles 6:32 These musicians served at the sacred tent and later
at the LORD’s temple that King Solomon built.
•  2 Chronicles 30:21 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem
celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great
rejoicing, while the Levites and priests praised the LORD every day with
resounding instruments dedicated to the LORD.
•  2 Chronicles 35:25 Jeremiah the prophet wrote a funeral song in
honor of Josiah. And since then, anyone in Judah who mourns the death
of Josiah sings that song. It is included in the collection of funeral songs.
•  Nehemiah 4:27 When the city wall was dedicated, Levites from
everywhere in Judah were invited to join in the celebration with songs of
praise and with the music of cymbals, small harps, and other stringed
• instruments.
 ACTIVITY
• MATCHING TYPE
• Match the movements of the Instrumental forms in Column A to its
corresponding meaning in Column B by writing the letter of your answer before
the number.
• COLUMN A COLUMN B
• 1. Fast & lively a. Written in fast tempo
• 2. Expositions b. Sonata-allegro form
• 3. Fast c. Where the themes are presented
• 4. Sonata form d. Fast movement
• 5. Cadenza e. Special unaccompanied slow piece…
• 6. Heroic Fast f. The main theme which is
• heard several times between other themes
• 7. Allegro g. Slow movement
• 8. Rondo h. Modulations are used to treat themes in
new ways
• 9. Adagio I I In Sonata form or rondo form
• 10. Development j. Minuet, dance style
 REFLECTION

• Music in the Classical era reflected shifts in

society and culture.
• How does music today reflect our values and
culture?