1. Classical Period 1750-1820

3. Style of music from Classical period Graceful, detailed elaboration Graceful, detailed elaboration Light, flowing melodies Light, flowing melodies Short, simple phrases Short, simple phrases Melody over accompaniment moving together Melody over accompaniment moving together Use of dance rhythms Use of dance rhythms Variety and contrast were used Variety and contrast were used Increased use of crescendo, decrescendo & m Increased use of crescendo, decrescendo & m Frequent changes in mood Frequent changes in mood

4. The rise of the music industry Italian opera continued to flourish Italian opera continued to flourish Operas also began to be produced for common folks in their native languages Operas also began to be produced for common folks in their native languages Music publishing began to make the favorite songs from the newest operas available for the public to purchase & play Music publishing began to make the favorite songs from the newest operas available for the public to purchase & play Instruments began to be produced that were affordable for common folk Instruments began to be produced that were affordable for common folk Concerts for the public began to be given Concerts for the public began to be given