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Court poet in Vienna, *Author of the librettos for the 18th century.
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Galant Italian composer and innovator of the symphony-Milan 1730
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One of the most famous castrati in the 18th century: Trained by Porpora.
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German composer, teacher who brought innovations to string quartets.
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Haydn's patron and employer until 1790. After his death, Hayden still received paychecks from the royal family.
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The eldest son of Bach who wrote in baroque and classical styles. Associated with as Empfindsam style working for Fredrick the Great of Germany.
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German opera- reform composer, usually considered Baroque. Created a balance between music and drama
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A symphonic innovator in Mannheim, conductor, violinist, and teacher who helped establish the symphonic style.
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Music historian, author, and organist who traveled Europe writing his observations.
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A time of simple and singable melodies with mostly dance and fanfare rhythms. Harmony was predictable or was left without accompaniment
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A primary Austrian composer who served as an innovator and mover for a new classic style.
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Worked in Milan and London, Son of J.S. Bach: was central to partisan music life and contributed most to french music.
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An amazing Italian composer and cellist.
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Most prominent composer in North America, not a strong composer.
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Italian Composer known as a central figure in opera 18th century.
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Italian Librettist and poet collaborated with Mozart and a professor at Colombia College in New York.
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German poet and writer was a literary force behind romanticism who still has his works in music today.
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Italian composer and teacher functioned in the transitional periods between Galant and classic.
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Italian born composer, but raised in England. Mainly known for piano and music publishing.
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Ends Discrimination against Jewish people in Britain. Will be repealed the following year due to public backlash.
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Austrian composer, a child prodigy, wrote in every genre, famous in opera and is known as the embodiment of the classical style.
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James Watt creates a condenser for steam engines.
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By Edward Gibbon
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Patented Piano in England
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A style that features minor keys which led to Romanticism