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1. The Misconception Of Classical Music
The term classical is confusing because it has so many different meanings. Many people take classical music to mean anything that is not rock, jazz, folk or popular music. I used to have a firm belief in the previous statement. I used to believe that all Western Europe concert music not from the Twentieth Century was classic. As it happened, I ha
2. Classical Genres
It is not exactly what you would here on MTV, but classical music is the most popular music around the world and has inspired more musicians than any other type of music. Classical music consists of five different genres: the symphony, the string quartet, the sonata, the concerto, and the opera. These five genres have been perfected over time by th
3. The Classical Period
Getting it's name from art history, the classic period in music extends from 1740 to 1810 and includes the music of Haydn, Mozart, the first period of Beethoven, and Bach's sons. of music coordinated harmony, melody, rhythm, and orchestration more effectively then earlier periods of music. During the classical era the social function of music bega
4. Music And The Global Perspective
The global perspective of music: we live in an increasingly smaller global village. With advance in worldwide transportation and communication and with increasingly mobile societies, it seems not only appropriate but also necessary to develop a global perspective of music. A global perspective of music is a sense of the lifestyles, traditions, va
5. Ludwig Van Beethoven
was born in Bonn, Germany. He studied in Vienna under Mozart and Hayden. In Vienna he first made his reputation as a pianist and teacher, and he became famous quickly. At this time he composed many of his most popular works such as the Fifth symphony, the Emperor Concerto, the Eroica and Pastoral symphonies, and his only opera Fidelio. Beethoven de