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An Italian opera composer.
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An Austrian composer who was also a very influential person in music during the Classical era. Haydn was called the "Father of the Symphony" due to the fact he made over 100 Symphonies.
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An German composer and was a great early influence to Mozart as he was style developing his style. He was one of JS Bach's eighteen sons and moved to London, later to be known as "London Bach".
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An Italian composer who wrote a total of 91 operas and was a very important teacher
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An Italian classical composer, conductor, and teacher. He was a very influential person towards Opera.
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An Italian-born English composer, conductor, virtuoso, and much more. He made huge contributions due to his long series of piano sonatas
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An Spanish composer of opera and ballet.
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One of the most influential people in music in general. He pioneered many musical ideas in many genres, especially Opera.
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The Industrial Revolution began.
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An German composer who was a very influential musician during the classical period. His orchestral works are some of the most performed pieces and have influenced compositions that have came after.
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The American Revolution began.
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George Washington becomes elected first President of America.
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An Austrian composer who contributed a ton to music especially vocal, as he composer over 600 secular vocal works.
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-Singable melodies
-Symmetrical phrasing
-Easier harmonies, simple relationships of V to I
-Slower harmonic rhythms
-Easy accompaniment figures as opposed to the difficult figured bass of the Baroque -
- The Symphony
- The String Quartet
- Concerto -Sonata -Serenade -Chamber Music -Opera Buffa -Classical Opera