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The symphony orchestra - Courtesy of the The Israel Philharmonic OrchestraClassical music
The term "classical music" is a little confusing. Most of us say "classical music" when we mean music that is not "popular". The more meticulous ones among us refer to music written in the Classical Period in the history of music. This review of music refers to what we call "art music" throughout all its periods (of course, this bears no disrespect for jazz or folk music as "non-artistic").
The concept of classical music refers to the history of Western Music in the 2000 years since the beginning of Christianity. Throughout this time, Western culture was molded into what we know nowadays, including all the trends, schools and directions of evolution we show in MusixCool©.
Indeed, classical music has developed especially vigorously since the Classical period, when the sonata form became predominant, and according to which symphony, string quartet and chamber sonatas were designed. At the same time, the piano became the main keyboard instrument, at the expense of the harpsichord and organ that both lost their former centrality in musical creation. Nevertheless, it is important to mention that ancient music, and especially that of Renaissance and Baroque, is fascinating and significant; listening to this music teaches the sophistication and knowledge that stood at the base of creation during those eras. Different trends prevailed in Western music in different times, and opinions, fashions and technological developments of musical instruments clearly influenced the art of composition.
The survey of composers, instruments, periods and musical forms in MusixCool© will give you an acquaintance of the concepts of "classical music".





Classical music Styles
Chamber musicMendelssohn - String Quintet No.2 in B flat, op.18
Music performed by a small ensemble and usually in a small salon, room or small concert halls. Although it can equally apply to vocal music, the term is usually applied to instrumental music for ensembles for three to eight players, such as the string quartet, the piano trio and the string quintet.

Symphonic music
Music performed by a symphonic orchestra, which is a large orchestra that includes string, woodwind, and percussion instruments. This kind of orchestra usually plays musical forms such as the symphony and symphonic poems.

Early music
European music from the Middle Ages up to the Renaissance and even Baroque periods, especially with the use of authentic instruments and early playing techniques. Many consorts and ensembles were formed throughout the world, in order to perform and record 'early music' in an authentic manner.

National music, Nationalism
Music meant to express the spirit of the composer's people, and affected by its folk music. In the middle of the 19th century, composers from the Nationalist movement in music, such as Smetana, Grieg, Dvorak, and Bartok, became eager for their music to embody elements from their nationalities.

Vocal musicSchubert - An den Fruhling D283
Music composed or arranged for singing, in a vocal consort, choir or solo.

Sacred music, liturgical musicNotes
Music is usually a part of the ritual of every religion. Sacred music is intended for performance as part of the services of worship. Singing of prayers is a main part of the Christian tradition, since the Middle Ages, when the Gregorian chant, the mass, the motet, and the choral became an integral part of church services. This is also the case of the Anglican anthem and the Lutheran cantata. Many of these liturgical works became part of the regular classical music repertoire and are performed all over the world, with no religious boundaries.

Opera
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