MUS 1751 Chapter : 12 Mus Ch 15
Document Summary
Illustrated in the periods architecture: simplicity, enlightenment, also called age of reason, pursuit of truth, natural law, scientific advances, social justice, equality, tolerance, freedom of speech, voltaire and rousseau (philosophers, ultimately gave way to the age of revolution. Invented around 1700: produced dynamic contrasts (original name of the instrument was, played by amateurs, especially women pianoforte) Irregular rate of harmonic change: changes more rapidly at cadences, fluid and flexible harmonic rhythm, simple chords, alberti bass, enlivens a passage of static harmony, names after domenico alberti (1710-1740) Rhythm: contrast with baroque-style driving rhythm, greater variety within a single movement, stop and go character. Texture: mostly homophonic, light and transparent, thin bass and middle range (way different then baroque, counterpoint used sparingly and mainly for contrast. Form: a few standard forms regulate much of classical music. 50-60 musicians: strings: remain the core of the orchestral sound*, woodwinds: full woodwind ensemble standard, flute, oboe, clarinet *
