LESSON 1

• The Classical Period is also known as “The Age of Reason.” During this time, people were into the use of reason, logic, and rational thoughts in interpreting the world.
• CLASSICAL MUSIC - It was characterized by its form, symmetry, and balance. In this period, composers began to consider artists from the middle ages. They wrote less complicated and easy to understand music.
• GALANT STYLE - wherein simpler melodies that were easier to sing characterized the music with a contrast of mood within the movement.
• Music in Classical period was usually homophonic and considered as elegant
• The harpsichord was gradually replaced by the piano, which provided more control to the dynamics of the musical piece.