by: Kim brian Eballa
Hannah Dela Cruz
Franchesca Delos Reyes
Khen Andrey
Instrumental
Music
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
Modern
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Baroque
Baroque
• considered to have flourished in 1600-1750
• identified as grandiose, dramatic, and energetic
spirit, even diverse
Violin
The violin is the soprano of the string family.
It has a hollow, wooden body and four
strings. The sound made by the violin can
vary from bright and vibrant to solemn and
mellow. The sound is made by drawing a
bow across the strings, or by plucking the
strings with a finger .
Classical Classical music refers to the art music of the Western world, distinct from folk and
popular music traditions. It encompasses a wide range of styles and periods, featuring
renowned composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach.
Characteristics of classical music Historical Context Major Eras
Definition of classical music
The history of classical music is divided
Rooted in the patronage of churches into several major eras:
Classical music is generally recognized Formality and complexity in musical
and royal courts in Western Europe. Medieval (c. 500–1400)
as the art music of the Western form.
Early medieval music was primarily Renaissance (c. 1400–1600)
world. Harmonic organization, particularly
religious, monophonic, and vocal. Baroque (c. 1600–1750)
It is distinct from folk music and through the use of polyphony. Classical (c. 1730–1820)
popular music traditions. Influences from ancient Greece and
A sophisticated notational system Romantic (c. 1800–1910)
The term can also apply to non- Rome shaped its theoretical
Western art music that exhibits
developed since the ninth century. Modernism (from c. 1890)
foundations.
similar characteristics. Contemporary (from 1945)
Classical music
Notable Composers
Key figures in classical music include:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Joseph Haydn
Ludwig van Beethoven
Johann Sebastian Bach
George Frideric Handel
Instruments
The classical music ensemble typically includes:
String instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass.
Woodwinds: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon.
Brass: trumpet, trombone, tuba.
Percussion: timpani, snare drum, tambourine.
Keyboard: harpsichord, fortepiano, organ.
Romantic
ROMANTIC CAN HAVE TWO PRIMARY MEANINGS
1.Romantic Era (Historical Context)
- Refers to music composed during the Romantic period (approximately 1820–1900).
- Romantic era that is emotional expression, virtuosity, and expressiveness
Characteristics of Romantic instrumental music:
-Emphasis on emotion, imagination, and individuality.
-Rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and dramatic contrasts.
-Use of instrumental music to evoke or deep personal feelings (tone poems,
programmatic symphonies).
Use of instruments - Orchestra often features a larger string section, woodwinds,
brass, and a full percussion section.
FAMOUS COMPOSERS: Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner.
2. Romantic (Emotional Context)
Instrumental music that evokes feelings of love, intimacy, or passion,
regardless of its historical period.
What is Modern Instrumental Music
Characteristics of modern instrumental Music Example of Modern Instrument
1. Piano
1. Instrumental Focus 2. Guitar
2. Genre Blending
3. Synthesizer
3. Contemporary Influence
4. Electric Instruments
4. Emotional Depth
Sub genre's and style Examples of Modern Instrumental Artists
1. Contemporary Classical 1. Yanni
2. Neoclassical 2. Ludovico Einaudi
3. Hans Zimmer
3. Ambient
4. Tycho
4. Post-Rock
5. Ólafur Arnalds
5. Electronic Instrumental
Modern
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