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=Characteristics of the Classical Period=
 * ====The Classical Period began in 1775 and ended in 1825 in between the Baroque Period (1600-1750) and Romantic Period(1820-1910). The classical period introduced a new structure form which has dominated instrumental pieces to this day. The form is called Sonata Form. The texture of classical pieces is usually homophonic. Classical music has contrasts of emotions and fluctuation of moods throughout their pieces. This shows the listener what mood should be felt. Some of he most well-known pieces have contrasting moods. This style usually has unanticipated pauses, frequent changes in the length of notes and syncopation throughout a piece. One of the most important characteristics in this period is dynamics. Every classical piece has their louds (forte) and softs (piano). Most pieces also have crescendos and decrescendos. They are when the piece gradually get louder or gradually get softer. They use this in a piece of music to add suspense and make the piece sound interesting. In music of the classical period you will find names come up over and over again in music like symphonies, sonatas and concertos. Each their own style.====
 * ====Some of the most well known musicians throughout this period include Ludwig Van **Beethoven****,** Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Joseph Haydn, Muzio Clementi and Franz Schubert. The classical Period ended a little before Beethoven died and the Romantic Period began.====

=What is Sonata Form?=
 * ====Sonata Form is the most common structure in the Classical and Romantic Period. Sonata form is a composition that consists of three to five sections but usually three (exposition, Development and Recapitulation). It forms the basis for classical music including the sonata, symphony and concerto. The Sonata form has a structure ABA. A is the first structure and B being the contrasting section.====
 * ====Exposition- The themes used in sonata are presented in the exposition. The exposition part of the piece usually has two parts to it. The first part is main key and the second is the key of the dominant. The exposition sometimes has an introduction.====
 * ====Development- In the development section of a piece the composer develops themes from the exposition.====
 * ====Recapitulation- The recapitulation is the exposition repeated but varies a little bit. In this part of the piece the composer can add, remove====

=Choral Music=
 * ====A choir is a musical ensemble of singer and choral music is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.====

=Instrumental Music=
 * Instrumental Music is music intended for instruments. Instrumental music is usually played in orchestras and band. This type of music is not for choirs are solo singers.