Classic Music


Definition
Classic music is a symbol of high culture. It described as opposite to popular music. It focuses on style and is written down using a formal notation. Classical pieces were popular since ancient period.

History
History of classic music is divided as follows :

01. Ancient (Before year 476) : During the Roman empire as well as ancient Greece.
02. Medieval (Before year 1450) : During that time song was called as plain song.
03. Renaissance (From 1450 to 1600) : In this period various musical instruments
were used.
04. Baroque (From 1600 to 1750) : Keyboard music as harpsichord and pipe organ
were growing popularity in this period.
05. Classic (About 1750 to 1820) : Many of the norms of composition, Presentation and
style through piano were established.
06. Romantic (From 1820 to 1910) : In this period music were expanded in cultural life.
07. Impressionist (About 1910 to 1920) : Using of brass instruments were the main parts.
08. Modern (Since 1905) : It represents the rejection classical composition.

Environment
Classical music is usually considered tradition and notation. Concert regarding classic music presents in a solemn atmosphere and obviously audience is appeared to stay quite. The performers often make dress formally. Classic composer are has a very complex relationship with his emotion content. In addition, it makes always development of music. It denoted in the Beethoven’s melody.

Instruments
Instruments for classic music are bagpipe, bass, orchestra, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, violin etc.

Classic music VS Popular music
Popular music is based on classical music ; on the other hand classical music becomes development itself through popular music.

Classic music VS Folk music
Some classical works contain folk music, whereas folk music does not keep its entity without classical music.

- A.K. Ruhul Amin, Bangladesh
29 August, 2007