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The Classical Period

  • Beginning of the Classical Period

    Beginning of the Classical Period
    When the Classical Period starts.
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    The Age of Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was a period of intellectual and cultural movement that emphasized reason, skepticism, and individualism
  • Schools and Universities

    Schools and Universities were created.
  • First Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

    The First encyclopedias and dictionaries were created, which represented a great advance in humanity.
  • The Sonata

    The sonata is a work consisting of three or four types of tones, composed for one, two or three musical instruments.
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    The Romantic Period

    The Romantic movement emerged as a reaction against the rationalism and order of the Enlightenment
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    French Revolution

    In the late 18th century France was on the brink of bankruptcy due to its involvement in the American Revolution and King Louis XVI's extravagant spending. This led to a people's revolt against the inequalities of French society, the corruption of royal officials, and despair owing to widespread economic hardship.
  • The Illustration

    The Illustration was a European cultural and intellectual movement that took place from the mid-18th century to the beginning of the 19th century.
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    The War of Independence

    The War of Independence was a war between Spain and France.
  • End of The Classical Period

    The end of the Classical Period.