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Cristofori
Credited to the invention of the first "pianoforte" in 1700 -
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Couperin
French composer of the rococo style, transitional style into the Classical Era. -
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Rameau
French composer who established the beginnings of modern music theory, "Treatise on Harmony" (1722). -
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Sammartini
Invented the symphony in Milan, Italy. -
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Gluck
Composer who innovated lyrical dramatic opera. -
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C.P.E. Bach
J.S. Bach's eldest son. Primary composer of the "empfindsamkeit" style. -
Empfindsamkeit
Style with "natural", "sentimental" feeling. -
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Classical Era
This style began in Italy with the opera.
The style is identified by singable melodies, simple harmonies and rhythms, easy to accompany, and symmetrical phrasing. -
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Rococo Style
Scrolls were often featured in this style. Charming and entertaining, "over-the-top" ornamentation, french, trills, and grace notes. -
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Haydn
Credited for moving instrumental music towards the classical style. Known composer, worked under the Esterhazy's. -
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Paisello
Famous Italian composer of operas, 94 in total. -
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Lombardini
Female violinist and composer of violin concertos. -
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Nannerl Mozart
Mozart's sister and significant female composer of the Classical Era. -
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Mozart
Famous/talented pianist, violinist, and dancer. Composed complex piano concertos. -
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Theresa von Paradis
Significant female composer in the 18th century. Talented pianist and organist. -
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American Revolution
Political battle abroad, rejecting the authority of Great Britain, fighting for US Independence. -
First patented piano
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Janissary/Turkish Style
Popular style in Europe during the 1780s-1790s. -
Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major K.453
By Mozart written for his student, Barbara von Ployer. Composed of three movements.
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French Revolution
Overthrew the political power, caused by the unfair monarchy raising taxes for the poor. -
Haydn's Symphony No. 100 in G major
London Salomon Symphony using Turkish military percussion instruments. In the Janissary style.
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Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major
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Weidinger's Trumpet
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The Creation
Important oratorio composed by Haydn after his retirement. -
The Seasons
Haydn's oratorio composed before his death.