12. What affect did the growing middle class have on music? The middle class had a huge impact on classical music. They wanted music to be available in their homes as well as easy enough for their children to take lessons to learn it.…
Around the years, music has matched the society of the time and has evolved with changes in the world. Not only does music change with society, the political and economic problems of each time but music has also changed with technological advances of each period. Let’s take a look of the most important changes that took place in the last one seventy years.…
The classical era brought about a plethora of changes which drove western music into a brand new direction. Whereas the Renaissance period brought about enlightenment and the breaking away of traditional religious music, and the Baroque period exploding the provisions of artistic expression, the Classical period came back to square one and established systemized order. Although we no longer have the same verbosity of the Baroque era, the Classical period combined the elements of order and grace to achieve a more widespread method of entertainment and culture. Among these elements is the classical symphony, which was established by Joseph Haydn. Though many other genres existed at the time, it was the symphony that stood out and clearly represented the substance of the Classical period.…
Throughout history, music has always played a great role in culture. Music has always influenced the way people think and act but when the 1950´s arrived music played even a greater role in people's lifestyle and as the decades went on music kept becoming more and more popular and it is now one of the biggest industries and influences in the world.…
Since the beginning of Rock and Roll in 1951, this music changed the life of million of teenagers who started to feel freedom inside them. In addition, the teenagers began to change their clothes and customs, and they began to mix the Rock and Roll with drugs. In fact, they saw Rock and Roll like a life style. On the other hand, classical music was more adapt for people older than 30. Moreover, these people are cultural persons, who are teachers, doctors, lawyers, and people with university knowledge. This music help them to relax, and be more focus in their studies. Furthermore, these people dress well, and they like to go to opera, museums, and…
In the featured book "Young people’s Concert," the author, Leonard Bernstein, explains the meaning of Classical music. Mr. Bernstein believes that people do not understand the exact meaning of classical music and they describe any music that isn’t pop or jazz as a classical music. He started his argument by giving examples about the mistakes that people do when they describe music and he found that the reason why people use inappropriate words to describe music is because people do not know why people started to call some certain types of songs as a classical music. According to Mr. Bernstein, classical music refers to a period of the history of music between 1700 to 1800. At last, Mr. Bernstein explains briefly the history of classical period.…
By the time the Classical Period came around, the musical style had shifted substantially. No longer was it structureless…
Today's music varies from classic, hip hop, R&B, pop, indie, country, etc. During the 1700’s there was mostly classical and baroque music, there was no diversity in music. People weren't able to access music whenever they wanted, they needed a vinyl player, or buy tickets to the theatre, or on the radio. With our current advanced technology we can access music anywhere and anytime. “Today more sophisticated distinctions and viewpoints pervade a nearly chaotic explosion of research into the manner in which all kinds of music, from the earliest notated pieces of chant to the works of the Romantic composers, should be performed.” “The Performance of Early Music in America.”…
What social and cultural influences impacted the music of the Classical period? Do you think today’s music is influenced by social and cultural factors? Why or why not?…
I think that it certainly does play a role in shaping our culture and society because it is not only something for us to listen to but it helps us with many human emotions. It also helps us understand not only our culture but others as well especially in the time that we live in today. When you go out to dance clubs now and days you don’t only hear music from this culture but others. It’s opened our eyes and shown us that different isn’t necessarily bad. We also have a lot of mixed families and people who are not only of one make ground but many. This has helped us take different cultures music and integrate…
Other musicians towards the end of this period were already stirring off in new direction. During the classical period, public concerts were becoming more popular and concert halls and opera houses were attended in all major cities. While classical music became more elite during the Enlightenment period. The Modern era had a new audience for popular music. Created by the birth of recordings, radio, and television. These new media had a voracious demand for music, and film music. When music used to be heard and performed at a concert, can now be heard and collected on the streets. Also, now even street music is performed nearly everywhere, in theaters, music videos, and much…
The Classical Music era is the most influential period of music because it had a lot of genius composers who wrote music that became the foundation for our music today. The Classical Music era lasted from 1750-1820 and was between the Baroque and Romantic era. The Classical music era created the foundations for modern orchestra and instruments. The Composers that lived in the classical era and still know today. Their music is still known around the world.Composers in the classical era of music we Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Handel, Tchaikovsky, and many more. Many instruments were designed and perfected in this era.…
The 18th century was most a time of incredible social and political changes, such as the Age of Enlightenment. Many of the events that took place created a significant impact on arts and music that guided them to grow over time, and expand into what they are known as today. One change that is commonly recognized is the spread of expressions; composers, instrument makers, and more each worked toward finding a new way of approaching music and art to openly express themselves. This change was the start of exploring ways of personalizing art and music.…
Let's begin with a look at the histories of the two. The music called classical,…
Music has made a very great impact in my life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been interested in the ways of music and how it works. It has affected me in my childhood, teenhood, and will affect my life future.…