Thought out this essay I will be explaining how the orchestra changed from the classical to the mid-romantic period, including the role of the instruments and how these changed.
             The classical period was between 1750 and 1820 Ce. This period saw many changes in the world. The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars changed the face of Europe. During the Classical period it became more and more possible for the public to enjoy and participate in leisure activities. This, in the music world, the patronage system of the Baroque began to die out and was replaced by the first public concerts where people paid to attend.
             Instead of the sudden changes in style and trills of Baroque music, the music of the Classical period tended to be simple, balanced, and non-emotional. Music had straightforward titles like "Symphony No. 1" instead of flowery descriptive titles. Known as absolute music, classical works were written for their own sake, not for dancing or any other special occasion. It was performed in the recital or concert hall.
             The most important classical composers were Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Joseph Haydn, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Vienna was the musical centre of Europe, and most serious composers spent part of their lives there.
             Forms used include the minuet and trio, rondo, sonata-allegro, sonatina and theme and variations. Composers also often wrote concertos and dances. Harmony was often there was a single-line melody with accompaniment. Cadences and slower chord changes were frequently used. The rhythm was made up of rests, 16th notes, and triplets that were used frequently. In theme and variations, the same tempo was usually used throughout the variations. There were varied dynamic contrasts (softs & louds). Two- and three- note slurs, regular phrasing and articulations were used.
             Instrumental music was more important than vocal music during the Classical period. The orchestra contained violin, cello, double ...