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| A style based on ancient Greek and Roman cultures, emphasizing symmetry, balance and simplicity. |
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| Leaders of the Classical style in the 18th century. Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven. |
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| A movement of the late 18th century characterized by high emotionalism. "Storm and Stress". |
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| A multi movement structure which emerged in the Classical Era, used for symphony, sonata, concerto. |
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| A formal structure used in the first movement of a sonata cycle, consisting of Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation. |
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| Theme 2 of a sonata form composition is a transposed version of Theme 1. Used by Haydn. |
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| A group of influential German composers of the late 18th century, developed the orchestral crescendo and the rocket theme. |
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| Speech-like, declamatory style of singing supported by instrumental ensemble. |
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| Sonata structure used in the first movement of the classical concerto, where the orchestra first states the themes, then the soloist states them again with modulation. |
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| Virtuosic solo passage found in concertos nd arias. Sometimes improvised. |
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