Classical music refers to western art music that elaborates on the various styles of creating and singing various melodies. Mozart and Haydn were the top artists who composed their music according to the innovation and the new genres (Bonds 174). The new styles adapted were because of innovations in the music industry, and they included the piano, the string quartet, textures, the establishment of public concerts, and implementation of new genres.
The string quartet was an innovation that lacked the breadth of tone colors, unlike the whole orchestra. The new quartet, for instance, came with only two violins, a single viola and a cello (Aichele). It played a crucial role in the modernization and authentication of the music. Better instruments were also innovated; among them was the fortepiano (Aichele). This is considered a significant innovation as it enabled dynamic contrast, unlike the harpsichord (Bonds 183). The public concert was another new trend introduced during the classical era. It is an innovation that commercialized music and made it a source of income (Aichele). For instance, concert houses were built, and they established a ticket entry in each.
The era was also marked by the innovation of new musical genres that made music art more interesting. An example of such is the Sonata allegro form that enabled the development of essential keys and themes (Bonds 183). The innovation was of paramount significance in the improvement and development of the music industry. The classical texture innovations also marked the classical era (Aichele). For example, the homophonic texture made music more exciting and melodic as the audience members could remember and sing the lines after the performance ended.
Works Cited
Aichele, M. (2020). The Classical Period in Western Music History [Video]. YouTube.
Bonds, M. E. Listen to This: Books a la Carte Edition. 4th ed., Pearson College Division, 2014.