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The Classical 1750 - 1820

The Classical 1750 - 1820. 7 th Grade Choir Mrs. Consolo. Around the World. Ben Franklin discovers electricity in 1751 Declaration of Independence signed in 1776 French Revolution fought from 1789 - 1794 Lewis and Clark explore the northwest in 1804 The metronome was invented in 1815.

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The Classical 1750 - 1820

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  1. The Classical1750 - 1820 7th Grade Choir Mrs. Consolo

  2. Around the World • Ben Franklin discovers electricity in 1751 • Declaration of Independence signed in 1776 • French Revolution fought from 1789 - 1794 • Lewis and Clark explore the northwest in 1804 • The metronome was invented in 1815

  3. Benjamin Franklin

  4. Declaration of Independence

  5. Metronome

  6. Lewis and Clark

  7. Characteristics • Classic is used to describe something with broad and long-lasting appeal • There was a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman civilization and culture • Thought was based in science and not religion • Music focused on balance, clarity, structure and simplicity

  8. Characteristics Continued • Focus shifted from steady bass to singable melodies • Music was still commissioned, mainly for solo piano or string quartet • The piano quickly gained popularity due to versatility

  9. Roman Architecture

  10. Classical Architecture

  11. Elements of Music • Mood • Contrast between and within movements • Emotion expressed through dynamic contrast • Rhythm • Patterns are clearly defined and regular • Melody/Harmony • Singable melodies in short, balanced phrases • Sometimes based on folk tunes and melodies • Tempo • Clearly defined and regular • Dynamics • Wide range of dynamics used • Contrast is subtle and gradual due to introduction of piano • Used to express emotion and feeling

  12. Dies Irae Written in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Commissioned anonymously and paid in half From Requiem (mass/prayer for the dead) Mozart died before completing the Requiem Things to Listen for • Can you identify the main text, dies iraedies illa? The translation is day of wrath and terror looming. • What emotions are being illustrated by the dynamics and instrumentation?

  13. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  14. Symphony No. 5 Written between 1804 – 1808 by Ludwig van Beethoven The four note rhythm is fate knocking at the door Beethoven struggled with increasing deafness One of the most popular and often played symphonies This is the first movement out of four Things to Listen for • Can you hear the four note fate motif? • How many times do you hear the motif imitated?

  15. Ludwig van Beethoven

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