Classical

Describe the melody in Classical music

Balanced phrases, simplified melodies, repeated patterns, even phrase lengths, stepwise, question and answer

Describe the articulation in Classical music

Less heavily ornamented than Baroque, blend of staccato and legato, some accents, turns

Describe the dynamics in Classical music

Introduction of the piano so no requirement of terraced dynamics, wider range of dynamics, pianissimo to fortissimo, crescendos and diminuendos

Describe the texture in Classical music

Melody-dominated homophony, accompanied often by a piano, imitation

Describe the structure of Classical music

Sonata form, rondo form

Describe the harmony of classical music

Diatonic, greater use of primary chords with secondary chords, more chromatic harmony, use of diminished sevenths, secondary dominants

Describe the instrumentation of Classical music

Piano, violins, cellos, double bass, bassoon, oboe, clarinet, timpani, trumpet, tuba, trombone

Describe the rhythm of classical music

4/4, 2/4, 3/4

Describe the tempo of Classical music

Varies

Name some typical Classical composers

Mozart

Name another composer

Haydn