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 * __"Composers of the Classical Period" __**

**Characteristics of the Classical Period**
The classic period was between 1750 and 1820 and had several defining characteristics. The main characteristic though would be the Sonata form. Sonata form is where the musics composition is written in sections. The dynamics in the classical period had more greater ranges with the use of crescendos and diminuendos. The texture incorporates mostly a homophonic setting. This means that the structure usually has a melody line or instrument, then accompaniment made with other instruments using the notes of the chord. this commonly known as a chordal style. The Rhythm is always defined properly and easy to identify and is usually the regular. For the melody, it consists of running movements.

**More Depth of Sonata Form**
Sonata form meant that the composition was broken up into 3-4 sections. The structure was ABA. This means that it would start off with A, this was usually the called the 'Exposition'. Then the movement would continue onto the B section, or common known as the 'Development' section. This section would change form A and move back into A. The 2nd A part is called the 'Recapitchulation'. This means to modify the statement of the exposition after the Development section which is done in Sonata Form.

**Sacred Music by Schubert**
Sacred Music is where the piece of Music is devoted or dedicated to a religious purpose. This is an composition Schubert has written as Sacred Music:

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Secular Music by Schubert
Secular Music is the exact opposite. Secular Music written for not for religion. An example would be:

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**Choral Music by Schubert**
Choral Music is performed by a choir or an ensemble of singers: Schubert has a great example of Choral Music. One of his examples is:

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Instrumental Music by Schubert
Instrumental Music is basically meant to be performed by a group of instruments or instrument. Eg:

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