The Classical Period Getting it's name from art history, the classic period in music extends from 1740 to 1810 and includes the music of Haydn, Mozart, the first period of Beethoven, and Bach's sons. The classical period of music coordinated harmony, melody, rhythm, and orchestration more effectively then earlier periods of music. During the classical era the social function of music began to change from earlier aristocratic and religious connections toward more public and secular activities associated …showed first 75 words of 548 total…

…showed last 75 words of 548 total…es printed music to guide and direct the musicians through the conductor. When you go to hear a symphony, you hear an orchestra conducted by the conductor playing a composition. This kind of music provides rich expression and detail to the serious listener. It may take a different path then other styles of music to reach its final form but give a person equal opportunities to appreciate the creative output of the style of music.