Classical (c. 1770-1830)
Classical (c. 1770-1830) (Classical)
The Classical period of music falls between the Baroque and the Romantic periods. It saw the rise of instrumental music and had less emphasis on melody and sonority than the Baroque period, which used counterpoint and polyphony. It also began with more emphasis on form and technique than later periods.
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Alternative & Indie
Alternative & Indie
Blues
Blues
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Broadway & Vocalists
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Children's Music
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Christian
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Classical
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Classic Rock
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Comedy
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Country
Dance & Electronic
Dance & Electronic
Folk
Folk
German
German
Gospel
Gospel
Hard Rock & Metal
Hard Rock & Metal
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
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Jazz
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J-pop
K-pop
K-pop
Latin Music
Latin Music
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
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New Age
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Opera & Choral
Pop
Pop
Rap & Hip-hop
Rap & Hip-hop
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R&B
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Reggae
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Rock
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Soundtracks
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World