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=__**Mozart**__=

The classical period was a period of time and not a style of music. This period of time was roughly 1750-1820. the period before this was Baroque. This period was roughly 1600-1750.

__Characteristics of classical music __ 1.Contrast of mood- Mood contrast had a lot more emphasis in classical music compared to baroque. for example in a piece of baroque there may only be one mood conveyed to the audience but in classical there could be many more and they may even go from joyful to sad. 2. Rhythm- There is a lot more rhythmic variation in classical compared to baroque. for example baroque may have few rhythmic patterns and the main pattern can usually be predicted from the first few bars, whereas that is not true in classical music 3. Texture- Texture in classical music is treated as flexible like rhythm, it can change smoothly or suddenly and varies quite a lot. 4. Melody- The melody in classical music is much simpler than baroque and as a result is more catchy and easier to remember. 5. Dynamics and the piano- In the classical period the piano gained the ability to have dynamics. This was because they changed the design so that the harder you press the louder it gets. also composers began to write out piano music more rather than making it up on the spot.

__Sonata Form__ sonata form consists of three parts 1. The exposition - The composer exposes ideas. the first idea is called the tonic. 2. Development - In this section the ideas are developed which creates tension and conflict. this section may contain the climax. 3. Recapitulation - Th music is repeated from the beginning. May have a coda to end on.

__Sacred music by Mozart__ Mozart wrote 17 masses in his life. A mass is a composition that is mainly composed of voices. A mass is made up of other parts and these parts are: 1. Introitus- Choir and soprano solo 2. Kyrie eleison- Choir 3. Sequentia- different instruments/voice parts sing together and have solos 4. Offertorium- Choir 5. Sanctum- Choir 6. Agnus dei- Choir 7. Communio- Choir He also wrote 17 church sonatas. Church sonatas are instrumental compositions for the church.

__Secular music by Mozart__ Secular music is any music that was not made for the church. It is called secular music because it is separate from the church and religion.

__Choral music by Mozart__ Choral music is any music that is sung by a choir, each part is sung by two or more singers. Choirs can vary in size from as small as a dozen and some as large as even a thousand.

__Instrumental music by Mozart__ Instrumental music is any music that is made to be performed without a vocalist.