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SUMMARY OF THE

MUSICAL PERIODS
APPRENTICESHIP AND EXPLORATION IN THE ARTS- MUSIC

Eliza Belle Biñar


12 – Kunig Silakbo
TIME PERIODS OF MUSIC

CLASICAL
PERIOD

ROMANTIC
PERIOD

20TH
CENTURY
CLASSICAL PERIOD (1750-1828)
• This period was a significant period in the development of orchestration. It is
distinguished by its unique form and symmetry and the development of
instrumental music. Some famous composition some might still know today from
this period are Eine kleine Nachtmusik-Mozart, Fur Elise-Beethoven, and The
Four Seasons-Vivaldi.
Its characteristics are:
• Has shorter and less complex melodies
• Thinner textures
• Largely homophonic
• Greater variety of sections
• Harpsichord replaced by piano
Key Composers of this Period

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ludwig Van Beethoven Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-
(1756-1791) (1770-1827) 1827)

• Born in Australia • Born in Bonn


• Austrian
• Composed music at the • Instrumental in
• Crucial for transition between development of chamber
age of 5 Classical and Romantic period music
• Performed in front of • Composed 9 symphonies, 32
European Royalty before the • Known as the Father of the
piano sonatas, and 16 string
age of 17 quartets. Symphony and the Father of
the string quartet.
Romantic Period (1800-1850)
• During this period, composers became more expressive and inventive in their
works.
Its characteristics are:
• Emotional, imaginative approach
• Large-scale orchestral works with programmatic intent
• Free us of tempo rubato
• Distinctively individualized styles
Key Composers of this Period

Richard Wagner (1813-


Johannes Brahms (1833- 1897) Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
1883)
•German •A Hungarian composer, music
•A German composer, theatre teacher, arranger, and organist.
•Composed for symphony orchestra,
chamber ensembles, piano, organ, and director, polemicist, and •One of his musical contributions
voice and chorus. conductor. were the symphonic poem,
•Many of his works became staples of the •Revolutionized opera through developing thematic
modern concert repertoire. his concept of the transformation as part of his
•Been considered as both a traditionalist Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of experiments in musical form, and
and an innovator. art) radical innovations in harmony.
20TH CENTURY MUSIC (1900-present)
• This period is distinguished by its plurality of approach and the influence of
electronic technology and sound reproduction. Unlike from the past, you can now
listen to recorded music from musicians anywhere and you don’t have to go to a
live performance to listen through the use of modern technology.
• Its characteristics are:
• Plurality of approach
• Influence of electronic technology and sound reproduction
• Postmodern trend makes eclectic use of the past and blurs distinction between
traditional, popular, and art music

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