| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Prentice-Hall history of music series |
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Prentice-Hall history of music series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographies. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. The evolution of classic style: "Classicism" in music ; Late Baroque and Rococo style ; The pre-classic symphony ; The background of the Classic period ; Haydn and Mozart -- pt. 2. The main musical categories of the Classic period: The classic symphony ; The classic sonata ; The classic concerto ; Chamber music, divertimento, Serenade ; Opera in the Classic era ; Scred music of the Classic era ; From classicism to romanticism -- Conclusion: Classic music and today's listener. |
| Subject |
Music -- 18th century -- History and criticism.
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| ISBN |
0136076483 |
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0136076300 paperback |
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