Year 13 Revision

Composers started writing for concerts as well as church.

The harpsichord became more important.

The predominant texture of Classical music is...

Instrumental music became less important than vocal music in the Classical period.

Modulations are generally to the 3rd or the 6th (ie. a tertiary relationship)

The woodwind section became increasingly important in the Classical orchestra.

Which of these features is the Classical period not known for?

Which of these composers was not a Classical composer?

The Classical period uses functional harmony

The string quartet was developed in the Classical period.

The basso continuo is an important feature of the Classical period.