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Chapter 15 Classicism and Classical Music. Begins on page 132. A Classic. “Something of highest quality”. Cultural Setting. Centered in Vienna Age of Enlightenment Encyclopedias published Interest in science Architecture. Four Leaders. Voltaire Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Chapter 15 Classicism and Classical Music Begins on page 132
A Classic • “Something of highest quality”
Cultural Setting • Centered in Vienna • Age of Enlightenment • Encyclopedias published • Interest in science • Architecture
Four Leaders • Voltaire • Jean-Jacques Rousseau • Benjamin Franklin • Thomas Jefferson
Rococo Style • Also called “galant style” • Highly decorative works • French • Couperin and Rameau
Philosophy • Reason is way to truth • Universe is governed by permanent and universal laws • Intellect should control people’s activities
Art • Subjects often of ancient Greece and Rome • Balanced design • “Cool,” detached quality
Characteristics of Classical Music • Patronage • Borrowing of themes • Structured music
Features of Classical Music • Melody • Texture • Harmony • Rhythm
Features of Classical Music • Dynamic levels • Performance • Forms
Summary • A Classic • Cultural Setting • Four Leaders • Rococo style • Philosophy • Art • Characteristics of Classical music • Features of Classical music