Music 9 Lesson

1. Mr. AL-LYN L. VOCAL
La Salle University

2. - Age of REASON – faith is the power of reason
was so great that it began to undermine the
authority of the social and religious
establishment
- 1750 – 1820
- Cultural life was dominated by ARISTOCRACY –
as patrons of musicians and artists

3. Characteristics of Melodies of
Classical Music
Formal
Dignified
Elegant
Simple
Freed

4. Characteristics of Melodies of
Classical Music
Harmony and Texture is
HOMOPHONIC
Soft and Loud Dynamics
Crescendo
Diminuendo
Style of Broken Chord

5. Forms of Music
INSTRUMENTAL
1. Sonata
2. Concerto
3. Symphony
VOCAL
1. Opera Seria
2. Opera Buffa

6. Sonata
- a multi-movement work for solo
instrument
- came from the word “SONARE”
which means to make a sound
- Solo instrument (KEYBOARD or
VIOLIN)

7. Concerto
- a multi-movement work designed for an
instrumental soloist and orchestra
- Classical form of music intended primarily to
emphasize the individuality of the solo
instrument and to exhibit the virtuosity and
interpretative abilities of the performer

8. Solo Instruments in Classical
Concertos
• Violin
• Cello
• Clarinet
• Bassoon
• Trumpet
• Horn
• Piano

9. Symphonies
- a multi-movement work for Orchestra
- derived from the word “SINFONIA” which
literally means “ a harmonious sounding
together”
- Classical music for the whole orchestra
generally in FOUR movements

10. Opera
- a drama set to music

11. Opera Buffa
- Opera in Italy that is full of fun and frivolity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiNDcJ7x30
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12. Opera Seria
- an opera based on serious plot that usually
revolves around mythological beings such as
gods and goddesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0evKSG3-
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