古典音乐(classical music),是对应于“流行”而言的,是指那些从巴洛克时期开始一直到20世纪早期,在欧洲文化传统背景下创作的,有别于通俗和民族的经典音乐。它是一个独立的流派,艺术手法讲求洗练,追求理性地表达情感。事实上,很多西方古典音乐最早都是来自于为宗教仪式庆典而写的音乐。
Classical music is art musicproduced or rooted in the traditions of Western music. It encompasses a broadspan of time from roughly the 11th century to the present day. Classical musichas its profound meaning that people consider serious and that has been popularfor a long time. It is an independent sect with polished artistic and rationalemotional expression. The term “classical music” refers to Western Art Musicthat was composed for use in concert halls and churches.
古典音乐乐器
古典音乐中有非常多类型的乐器,如木管乐器(短笛,萨克斯,黑管),铜管乐器(圆号,小号),打击乐器(定音鼓,三角铁),键盘乐器(钢琴),弦乐器(小提琴,古典吉他)等。
古典音乐家代表
巴洛克时期(韩德尔,巴赫,维瓦尔第),浪漫主义时期(勃拉姆斯,柴可夫斯基,肖邦),维也纳古典主义时期(贝多芬、莫扎特、海登)都是著名的古典音乐家。
他们的作品带给人们的不仅仅是优美的旋律,充满意趣的乐思,还有真挚的情感,或宁静、典雅,或震撼、鼓舞,或欢喜、快乐,或悲伤、惆怅……
Classical music is filledwith wonderful contrasts in tempo, dynamics (loud and soft), musical form,melody and instrument timbres for young children to explore.
古典音乐,不仅仅是声音的艺术,更是灵性的艺术、情感的艺术。