The “classical music period” is the historical and stylistic era that spanned from about the mid 18th century through the early parts of the 19th century. During this time, music–and the world in general–were going through some important changes. Music was being made more available to the common man, rather than just the rich and the royal. Public concerts became available. The “symphony” was invented as well as the string quartet. In politics, democracy was being tried as a modern form of government. (something about the years 1776 and 1787 rings a bell) Mozart and Haydn were two of the most important composers of this period. Beethoven is also associated with this period, but is actually more of a transitional composer, taking musical style into the “romantic” era.
NOW, as for the term “classical music,” I would call it music that has withstood the test of time and represents the best that a given era had to offer. My daughter calls it “music written by dead people.” That would justifiably include J.S. Bach as well as Jerry Garcia. the pop music of today that future people want to put on concert programs in 100 years would be classical music, just like Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms would hold that distinction today.
The basic difference is, are you ready for this :: Height!
That’s right – vertical food. The higher your build it the more ‘modern’ it is!
Also, many classical desserts have sauce ladled on the top while more modern varieties of desserts have sauces squirted under them, like in a pool of color and a little dashed across the plate like liquid confetti!
Hope this helps.
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Don’t get me wrong I’ve been listening to this music for many years, but I am not too big fan on categorizing music… Even so today I wondered what is the difference. All the 3 sub-styles sound more ambient and chill-out that let’s say Darkstep . Jazz and bass seems to use more ‘real’ instruments in the tracks but that can be said for any of the other 2 styles… So what is your opinion?
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