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The Classical Period

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Name of the middle class given by the french
bourgeoisie
divertimento
upbeat multi-movement instrumental piece
symphony
composition written specifically for orchestra with four separated and contrasting movements
Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote
The Social Contract
Inmanuel Kant wrote
The Critique of the Pure Reason
Rationalism
enlightenment appeals to direct observation rather than to mere reflection
Name The General Characteristics of the Classical Period
Illustration, Optimistic outlook of life, confidence in power of education
serenade
instrumental composition for outdoor performances
Founder of Quantitative Chemistry
Anthony Lavoiser
sonata
solo instrument and piano
The Classical Period is also known as...
The Age of Enlightenment
modulation
change of key signiature
development
themes are developed, extension of the melody, modulation
exposition
introduction of main themes, performed twice
Adam SMith wrote
the Wealth of the Nations
Name the 3 Philosophers of the period
Inmanuel Kant, Adam Smith, Jean Jacques Rousseau
coda
means tail, closing statements, shorter than the other parts
The Classical period years
1750-1825
theme
main melody of a piece of music
concerto
solo instrument and orchestra

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