MUS 1301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Oboe Da Caccia, Concert Band, Clavichord
8 Feb 2017
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The classical and romantic periods of music history. Correspond to the late 18th and 19th centuries. Works form the basis of the core repertory today. Not easily divided into two periods; thus, beethoven"s music is often considered a bridge between the classical and romantic eras. Important developments: formation of the modern orchestra, emergence of genres such as comic opera, and concert-going becomes a social activity. Influence of entrepreneurs and the middle class in popularizing concerts. Most music still written for aristocratic patrons or for the church. Opera remained the most popular public genre, but growth of amateur private music-making becomes more important. Abandonment of older instruments (e. g. , viola da gamba and oboe da caccia) Orchestral instruments have changed, but the orchestra itself is essentially the same now as in the classical period. Forms: tend to be clear and relatively straightforward. Contrasts: quick changes in timbre used to add complexity and interest. Rhythm: steady meter, but occasional disruptive rhythmic displacement.
