MUSIC 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Age Of Enlightenment, Woodwind Instrument
26 Dec 2015
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The musical style known as the classical style was developed particularly by composers active in vienna. The enlightenment- an 18th century movement that helped define the music that flourished under his reign: it was centered in france but had strong roots in. British philosophy philosophy and strong offshoots in germany in austria. For the first time, religion ceased to be an overriding force in many people"s minds. Divertimento- a piece designed to divert, amuse and entertain. Jean-jacques rousseau: an acclaimed novelist, autobiographer, philosopher, fiery publicist and self-taught composer, europe"s first alienated intellectual , viewed music as more natural and therefore more basic an archaic than speech, he highly criticized opera introducing a more comedic style. Comic opera: d with contemporary middle- and lower-class figures expressing everyday feelings, features a simplified texture of melody and, can be compared to the development of the novel accompaniment. Thomas jefferson- life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness .
