Introducing The Classical Period

Compare these two examples of Baroque and Classical music:

Compare: harmony; melody; instrumentation; texture; form; tonality; phrase structure; dynamics; articulation; ornamentation; mood in general (expression); use of contrast and variety

Do this basic drag and drop exercise comparing the two periods.
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/music/enjoyment-of-music11/complete/ch/prelude03/era-transitions.aspx

Read your textbook pp192-196.

1. Summarise the important political and social changes that occurred in Europe during the Classical Period.(pp192-194)
2. Who are the four famous composers of the Viennese School?
3. Summarise the elements of classical music style (p195).
4. Who employed classical composers and where were their works performed?
5. How did women's role in musical life change in this period?
NB I must apologise for my inadvertent choice of performers in the Mozart video above - I don't usually listen to this orchestra for these non-musical reasons!
6. How are Classical ideas reflected in late 18th Century music?

Read pp197-204

7. What were the usual characteristics of each movement of a four-movement symphony, string quartet, sonata or (three movement) concerto?
8. What are the 3 main sections of a sonata-form movement?
9. How could you compare sonata form to the structure of a novel or play?