MUS302H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sonata Form, Binary Form, Counterpoint
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For written assessments, can choose to write about the history, or the more technical / musical side of things. Focus on large-scale form, not small details counterpoint: having more than one melody at the same time. The late 18th century & the classical style. Last week"s symphonies were of the late baroque and classical styles. The boundaries between periods are fuzzy, not clear-cut. French revolution and napoleo"s rise to power will be discussed next week, when talking about. His career trajectory: spent most of his life as court magician to esterhazy family, but spent later life more as a free composer. This transition represented a general shift of musicianship roles in society. A bene t was that because they were very wealthy, he could play around with the resources available. Became more and more experimental in his compositions. Haydn in london and music in the public sphere. His freedom marked a transition in the publishing and dissemination of music.
