Classical Music: Chapter 25 Analysis

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The main idea discussed in this week’s first reading, wich was chapter 25 through chapter 28, is music conversation and the contributions Joseph Haydn has made to Classical music. One important idea that was discussed in chapter 25 is how theme is used as the building block of a composition. As mentioned in the text, themes can be expanded through thematic development, which includes the melody, rhythm and harmony. Another main point that is mentioned is Haydn’s quartets, and his contribution to Symphony. As mentioned in the text, Haydn played a central role in the growth of Chamber music with his 68 string quartets. In chapter 26, Symphony is mentioned as a genre that was the focus point of Classical music. Joseph Haydn contributed more than