Classical Period (1750-1820) - Review Flashcards

Flashcards covering key Classical Period concepts, including dates, characteristics, Enlightenment influence, Industrial Revolution effects, and notable musical developments.

The Classical Period is dated from to .

1750-1820

Music that is well-organized is like Greek temples with perfect .

balance

The Enlightenment emphasized , order, and education for all.

logic

Melodies had a -and- style.

question, answer

The Industrial Revolution began around the mid- .

1700s

The piano became more common in homes, so families could music together.

play

Opera shifted to focus on real people with real .

problems

Two essential forms developed in the Classical period that are still taught today: and .

symphonies, sonatas

Public concerts emerged because more people could afford tickets; composers wrote for paying audiences.

paying

Why is the Classical Period called 'Classical' ?

It refers to something excellent, timeless, and a model for others.

What were the three main characteristics of Classical-period music?

Well-organized; clear and simple; a model for later forms (symphonies and sonatas).

What was the impact of the Age of Reason on music?

Music became simple, balanced, and organized so everyone could understand it, not just kings or nobles.

What is a famous example by Haydn that illustrates entertaining audiences?

The Surprise Symphony

How did orchestras change during the Classical period?

Orchestras grew bigger; symphonies became more popular.

What shift occurred in opera stories during this period?

From gods and kings to ordinary people with real problems.