Classical | Definition

Classical

Classical Music is a genre of music which historically refers to music written during the so-called Classical period (c. 1770-1840). The classical era refers particularly to the music of Classical composers such as Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart. Classical music is normally written down precisely (using the standard musical notation) with every instrument and its part carefully specified on various staves.

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