Intervals

Minor 2nd - Pink Panther

Major 2nd - East enders theme tune

Minor 3rd - Hey Jude

Major 3rd - Swing Low sweet chariot

Perfect 4th - Amazing Grace

Classical Period

The piano was developed in the classical period. They overtook the harpsichord which was the other keyboard instrument of the time. The piano's correct name is the pianoforte. This means loud soft. The piano was a groundbreaking instrument because it could play loud and soft notes.

Classical composers phrased music evenly. A phrase is a section of music that has a natural ending.

Baroque Continued

Harpsichords are an instrument similar to the piano. They were used regularly in baroque music. They have a tinny sound.

Harpsichords  

Opera
The birth of opera was in the baroque period. Opera is a play that is sung. One of the first Baroque Opera composers was Henry Purcell. The opera itself is made up of many pieces of music. Any conversation or thought process is communicated through song. Baroque opera is spilt into categories;

• Recitative- singing in a speech rhythm.
• Aria - a solo song.
• Chorus  - a choir, group of singers.
• Dance - A piece of music without singing, people dance.
• Duets and trios - A couple or a few people singing.

Dido and Aeneas

Overview of Music History.

Medieval -Renaissance - (1420 to 1600)Baroque - (1600 to 1750)
Classical - (1750 to 1820)
Romantic - (1820 to 1900)
20th century - (1900 to 2000)