Chapter 34: The Nature of the Symphony
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Key Points
- The symphony was one of the principal instrumental forms of the Classical era.
- Several techniques became standard in the symphony, including quickly ascending rocket themes and steamroller effects (drawn-out crescendos).
- The heart of the Classical orchestra (about thirty to forty players) was the strings, assisted by woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
- The Classical symphony was generally set in the standard four-movement structure: I) fast, II) slow, III) moderate dance, and IV) fast.
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