Exploring “Galant Style” in 18th-Century German, French, and Italian Composers’ Pieces

This paper explores the Galant style of music, which emerged in the mid-18th century as a bridge between the Baroque and Classical periods. The characteristics of this style are simplicity and elegance, and it focuses on melody and harmony over complex counterpoint. Most people would classify the Ga...

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Main Author: Jing Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:SHS Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.shs-conferences.org/articles/shsconf/pdf/2024/03/shsconf_icpahd2024_03021.pdf