The ClassicalClassical
music era approximately 1750-1820AD Era of European music began in approximately 1750 and ended in approximately 1820. The music of the ClassicalClassical
music era approximately 1750-1820AD Era moved away from the elaborate ornamentationOrnamentation
short decorative notes added to make a melody more interesting of the later BaroqueBaroque
music era approximately 1600-1750AD years to a simpler more elegant style. HomophonyHomophony
two or more parts moving together on different notes but with the same rhythm became standard and simple formsForms
the structure of music were used.

During the ClassicalClassical
music era approximately 1750-1820AD Era operaOpera
a drama set to music and mostly sung, includes costumes, scenery, and acting and vocal music was still written, but instrumental music became standard. The symphonySymphony
a large composition for orchestra, concertoConcerto
a composition written to show off a specific instrument with the orchestra playing the accompaniment, sonataSonata
a piece of music with several parts written for a single player or a group of players, and string quartet were all written for instruments and fully developed during the ClassicalClassical
music era approximately 1750-1820AD Era. Clarinets, flutes, oboes, and bassoons became a permanent part of the orchestraOrchestra
a group of musicians who perform together using different instruments, includes string instruments. The fortepianoFortepiano
an early version of the piano was invented and became an important soloSolo
played by one person instrument for composers.