Music in the Classic Period (Prentice Hall History of Music Series) - Softcover

This comprehensive yet concise survey of music—part of the highly acclaimed Prentice Hall History of Music Series—traces the evolution of musical style through the Classic period—the late 18th and early 19th century—with an emphasis on presenting music in its social, cultural and historical contexts. Key characteristics are clarified, as expressed in the chief categories of Classic music: symphony, sonata, concerto, opera, chamber music and sacred music.