Exam 2

The classical era (1750-1825)

• return to symmetry and balance

• limited emotional content in music

• refers to classic greek and how they admire symmetrical lifestyle

• Search for past - renew past (greek history)

• liberal and progressive temper = enlightment period

• Classical Era music supposed to be:

  • universal language - anyone can understands

  • beyond national - international recognition

• Opera

  • aria (lyrical song) - tune (for each character, sole or duo)

  • recitative (recite - spoken)

  • overture (opening music by orchestra)

  • multiple languages - Italian and German