Again, I would like to remind all parties involved that the dates behind each of these periods are not exact. Composers all over the world didn't wake up on January 1, 1750, and begin writing new music - this was a gradual shift that occurred sooner in some places than others.
And now, for a few good examples of Classical music.
"Eine kleine Nachtmusik" by W.A. Mozart
Mozart is a true master - you could scour a piece of his for years and still not completely understand the entire thing. As far as noting its Classical characteristics, note how BALANCED it is. The fast and furious is always followed by smooth and sustained. The high is countered with the low. Just amazing.
Piano Quartet in g minor, third movement, by W. A. Mozart
It is important to note that this piece is in rondo form, meaning that a repeated bit of material is seperated by other alternative sections of music. An example would be ABACADA.
Symphony no. 94, "Surprise", by Haydn
Feel free to turn it up LOUD and guess where the surprise is. :)
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