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Court poet in Vienna, most important author of 18th century librettos
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Inventor of the Symphony in Milan
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Most famous castrati of the 18th century
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Inventor of the string quartet
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Haydn's patron and employer until 1790
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Eldest son of JS Bach
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German opera-reform composer
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Music historian, author, and organist
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Reached its highest achievements during the Classic era.
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Multiple themes were used
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Rests were used for effect
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Steady and Regular, very little rubato in ensemble music
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Main form of entertainment in the beginning of the period
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Began to resemble secular arias.
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Singable with symmetrical phrasing.
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Became a new avenue of musical expression.
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Used a gestures, not complex.
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Remained predictable and uncomplicated. Development sections in sonata form often used faster harmonic rhythms.
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Homophony was mostly used, but some polyphony is as well.
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Sonata form was the most popular. Rondos and Ternary form were used as well.
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Expressive markings began used more. Dynamics were an integral part of musical expression.
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Clarinet was added to the orchestral ensemble as a regular member.
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Turkish elements, like percussion instruments were popular.
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Innovator and mover within the new classic style
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Italian composer and cellist
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Italian librettist and poet, collaborated with Mozart
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Italian composer and teacher, very successful
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Austrian composer, child prodigy, innovator in opera
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German movement opposite of the typical classic period traits of polite, natural, and systematic. Foreshadowed Romanticism
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Began to replace the harpsichord.