Music composition roughly between 1750 and 1830 (post-Baroque and pre-Romantic) which covers the development of the classical symphony and concert. ... Classical composers fashioned a more songlike, simpler, and more periodic melody in contrast to the convoluted, intertwining multiple melodic strands of the Baroque. ... This piece seems to be a regression back to a more Classical style compared to his preceding symphonies which tend to be more Romantic. It sounds more like a Baroque string concerto rather than a first movement of a symphonic work. ... The piece was more Baroque in style,...

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Her music was written during the Baroque period. There are several characteristics of Baroque music that set them apart from other periods. ... The pieces of music by Caccini demonstrate the Baroque characteristics well. ... She had an individual style comparable to the impressionistic style. ... Amy beach had a kind of neoclassical style of music. ...

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Both sacred and secular music has undergone many changes throughout history to adapt to people's interests and tastes. Sacred music can be defined simply as music for prayer and worship. Conversely, secular music is music for entertainment. Both sacred and secular music date back to the creation of ...

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The Classical Concerto The important musical change in the mid-18th century from the Baroque to the Classical style had an affect on the concerto. ... The classical concerto's form reflected a settlement among the traditional ritornello form, the desires for virtuosic display, and the new style and forms being developed in the symphony. ... Thus Mozart's music reflects the Classical style of the 18th century being concise and well balanced while at the same time developing ideas to a point of emotionally fulfilling richness. ... The use of infrequent perfect cadences demonstrate...

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