Colegio El Espíritu Santo

Teacher: Fátima Lucia González de Doñan

Subject: Diploma of English Graphic Design

Members:
• Mariela Haydeé Vásquez Pérez
• Jocelyn Felicita Cerritos González
• Iván David Guerra Campos
• Mauricio Ernesto Gómez Pacheco
• Fátima Alexandra Cruz Bonilla
• Kimberly Dayana Aguilera Reyes
• Stephanie Alessandra Vásquez Maravilla

Grade: 3rd Year Technician Graphic Design

Year: 2023
 English Fair 2023
Classical music’s script

Fátima Cruz: Music is an expression of beauty through sounds. It has a universal dimension,
multiple currents, and styles.
The idea of classic has a different meaning in different arts. Classical music is a current that
developed approximately between 1750 and 1820, especially in Europe.
Classical music is considered cultured, typical of a very formal, refined, and elitist
environment. The atmosphere where it takes place is one of great solemnity and the public
maintains a very respectful attitude at all times, silently delighting in the emotion they are
witnessing.

Mauricio Gómez: Classical music is understood as any composition that emerged during
the era of classicism, which spans from 1750 to 1820. This musical style was born as a form
of rupture against the strict rules of baroque music that were characterized by their horizontal
structure where several melodies overlapped at the same time.
The 18th and 19th centuries were the formative period of classical music and saw the birth
of the opera and the oratorio, the sonata, the concerto, and the symphony. The Italians were
the first to develop these genres, but the Germans, Austrians, and English soon followed.
Classical music arose by taking elements from other Western musical traditions, both
liturgical and secular, such as the music of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome and underwent
a synthesis with the musical traditions of the new territories.

Iván Guerra: Classical music flourished with giants like Mozart and Beethoven. The music
of this era was characterized by strong structure, harmony, and complex chord progressions.
He also used the technique of dramatic contrasts, alternating between calm pieces and pieces
of greater intensity. This music was very popular at the royal court and in the salons of high
society, and also became a fundamental part of the theater.
In the 19th century, classical music expanded thanks to the creation of new musical forms,
such as the symphony, the concerto, and the opera. Composers of this time, such as Wagner
and Tchaikovsky, experimented with new instruments and incorporated influences from
popular and folk music into their works. Classical music of the 19th century was also
characterized by its emotionalism and the creation of full-length works, such as the
Beethoven and Mahler symphonies.
Today, classical music remains an important part of music education and culture. It has
become a universal art form, and is performed around the world in concert halls, theaters,
and music festivals. It has also been included in movie soundtracks, commercials, and
television shows. Despite centuries of history and evolution, classical music remains a source
of inspiration and admiration for many. With its elegance, complexity, and beauty, the genre
continues to appeal to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Mariela Vásquez: Instrumentation is a crucial aspect of classical music. It involves the

choice and arrangement of musical instruments to create a desired sound. In classical music,
different instruments are often combined to create a rich and complex texture. The
instrumentation can also be used to highlight different aspects of the composition, such as
melody, harmony, and rhythm.
One of the key features of classical music is the use of a wide range of musical instruments.
Orchestras, for example, can have dozens of different instruments, including string
instruments (such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses), woodwind instruments (such
as flutes, clarinets, oboes, and bassoons), brass instruments (such as trumpets, horns,
trombones, and tubas), and percussion instruments (such as timpani, snare drums, cymbals,
and xylophones).
The choice of instruments used in a composition can greatly affect the mood and emotional
impact of the music. For example, the use of strings and woodwinds can create a soft and
gentle sound, while the use of brass and percussion can create a more powerful and dramatic
sound. The instrumentation can also be used to create a sense of contrast and balance within
the music.
Overall, the instrumentation is a key element of classical music that plays a crucial role in
creating the desired sound and emotional impact of a composition. By carefully selecting and
arranging the different instruments, composers can create music that is both beautiful and
powerful.

Kimberly Aguilera: When we wonder who the best classical composers are, there are certain
elements that we can consider for a more objective response, being able to name the most
important composers:
• Johann Sebastian Bach: considered the greatest classical composer who ever lived.
Bach didn't invent any style or musical form, but he perfected absolutely all those that
exist to date. His exceptional mastery of the fugue sets him above all other composers.

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Probably the best-known composer in history, he is not

only popular for the stimulation that his music has on the cognitive development of
babies, but no. Mozart is also considered the most talented musical genius in musical
history, and perhaps the most recognizable genius in history in general.
 • Ludwig van Beethoven: when the existing genders are not enough, you invent
another. This is what Beethoven, the creator of romantic music, did. He shares the
title of one of the best classical composers.

• Vivaldi: He was the author of an immense number of musical works, the instrumental
ones having the greatest impact. In Vivaldi's work we can look for concerts for flute,
oboe, mandolin, laud and so we can continue to quote the number of instruments for
which he composed music.

Stephanie Maravilla: Classical music can be categorized either based on the period they
were composed or according to its form, some of the most important types of classical music
are:
• Baroque period: from 1600 to 1750, it consisted of layered and complex melodies,
monodies, dynamics, etc. This period saw not just famous composers but also the
development of tonality in music. Some of the most commonly used instruments
during this period were string instruments.

• Sonata: is a composition for a solo instrument or even a small group of instruments

with two to four movements in the same or related musical key.

• Romantic period: between 1850 to 1900, there was an emphasis on emotion and
chromaticism. Some common features include an increased tonal range and decreased
emphasis on traditional musical conventions.

• Opera: refers to a form of theater or staged drama where the central focus is on the
music. Vocals are an integral part of opera music and are sometimes accompanied by
instruments.

• Symphony: is known as music composed for a large ensemble, such as an orchestra,

with multiple movements. Symphonies generally have four main movements: an
opening allegro, andante, minuet, and a closing allegro or sonata.

Jocelyn Cerritos: in classical music, compositions are mainly sonatas, concertos, and
symphonies. They are the great works of the most important classical music composers in
the history of music, as we can see in two compositions that mark classical music.
• Ludwig van Beethoven: his compositions greatly influenced the interpreters of
romanticism, as they were freer and full of vitality. He composed a total of 9
symphonies, 32 sonatas, 2 masses and 1 opera that made him the greatest pianist of
 all times. He also composed a large number of concertos and quartets. Among his
symphonies, the 3rd, 5th, and 9th stand out.

• Frédéric Chopin: He was one of the greatest representatives of musical Romanticism.

He was characterized by expressing individual feelings, which he knew how to
transmit to perfection thanks to the piano. Frédéric Chopin's style is characterized by
soft and sweet melodies typical of Romanticism, perfect for relaxation. He composed
55 mazurkas (based on the traditional Polish dance), 24 preludes, 13 polonaises and
3 piano sonatas. Also include the Youth Concertos, a sonata for cello and piano, and
17 songs