The Classical Era (1740-1825) celebrated quick emotional changes. Listen to W. A. Mozart’s Piano Sonata in F major K.332, for example, and you get a quick succession of four emotions just on the ...

Music from the Classical period is mainly based on the primary chords - I, IV and V, and the secondary chords - II, III, VI and VII. All four cadences can be found in Classical music. Perfect and ...