MUSIC IN THE CLASSIC ERA

Also know as “enlightenment period”

· there exist a humanistic movement and secular movement

· Its ideas are against previous / traditional believes

· do not accept the power of the church

· believed that one’s self –esteem and status is through education.

· Knowledge though education is a powerful strength to set one free from discrimination

· Religion, philosophy, arts, education and status in society shape a respectable individual.

Changes from Baroque
Era to Classic Era

• Introduce paintings in bright colours, contour shapes as fine arts.

• The development for music changes when J.S. Bach died.

Music in the Enlightenment Era

• No boundaries in nation and race.

• The music is controlled and entertaining.

• Not complex with appropriate expression.

• Gives a calm and relaxed feeling for the listeners.

Music Style in the Classic Era

Combination of 2 styles

1. Gallant style/Rococo from France

- sophisticated, simple, amusing and full

of ornaments.

2. Sensitive style from Germany

- emphasize on expressive elements

through dynamics.

Famous composers with the “Enlightenment Ideas”

• Gluck

• Haydn

• Mozart

• Beethoven