CLASSICAL MUSIC

Symphony and sonata were important forms of music during the Classical period.

Mozart and Haydn are two of the most famous composers from the Classical period.

Classical orchestras were generally smaller than Baroque orchestras.

The harpsichord was the main keyboard instrument used during the Classical period

Terraced dynamics, with sudden shifts between loud and soft, were a key feature of Classical music.

Composers of the Classical period often used polyphonic textures, with multiple melodies occurring simultaneously.

The Classical period followed the Baroque period in music history.

The music of the Classical period is known for its simplicity, balance, and clarity.

Beethoven is the Classical and Romantic composer who became deaf.