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Credited to the invention of the first "pianoforte" in 1700
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French composer of the rococo style, transitional style into the Classical Era.
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French composer who established the beginnings of modern music theory, "Treatise on Harmony" (1722).
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Invented the symphony in Milan, Italy.
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Composer who innovated lyrical dramatic opera.
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J.S. Bach's eldest son. Primary composer of the "empfindsamkeit" style.
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Style with "natural", "sentimental" feeling.
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This style began in Italy with the opera.
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Scrolls were often featured in this style. Charming and entertaining, "over-the-top" ornamentation, french, trills, and grace notes.
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Credited for moving instrumental music towards the classical style. Known composer, worked under the Esterhazy's.
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Famous Italian composer of operas, 94 in total.
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Female violinist and composer of violin concertos.
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Mozart's sister and significant female composer of the Classical Era.
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Famous/talented pianist, violinist, and dancer. Composed complex piano concertos.
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Significant female composer in the 18th century. Talented pianist and organist.
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Political battle abroad, rejecting the authority of Great Britain, fighting for US Independence.
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Popular style in Europe during the 1780s-1790s.
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By Mozart written for his student, Barbara von Ployer. Composed of three movements.
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Overthrew the political power, caused by the unfair monarchy raising taxes for the poor.
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London Salomon Symphony using Turkish military percussion instruments. In the Janissary style.
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First experimental trumpet with keys -
Important oratorio composed by Haydn after his retirement.
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Haydn's oratorio composed before his death.