LESSON 2

• Instrumental music became more prevalent in Classical period, as compared to the Baroque and Renaissance eras.
• INSTRUMENTAL FORMS (GENRE)

  • The Sonata
  • The Concerto
  • The Symphony
• SONATA - It is a genre for solo instrumental music that is usually for the piano. It has two or more movements
• The SONATA ALLEGRO FORM is the 1st part of the Sonata composition.
• 3 STRUCTURES OF SONATA ALLEGRO FORM

  1. EXPOSITION
  2. DEVELOPMENT
  3. RECAPITULATION
• EXPOSITION - the 2 contrasting themes or melodies were presented.
• DEVELOPMENT - the 2 themes were varied to create contrasting sections. The sections could change in texture, rhythm, and mood.
• RECAPITULATION - the theme was repeated with a few changes.
• CONCERTO

  • It is the genre for orchestra that features one soloist. 
  • It is usually in three movements or a fast-slow-fast movement.'
• SYMPHONY - It is an extended work for orchestra; it has three to four movements.
• The Classical period is the birth of instrumental music.