The classical period of music is considered to have been between 1750-1820. The best known composers from this era include; Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert. During the eighteenth century, Europe was beginning to have new styles in architecture, literature and arts, and music known as classicism. The new style of music was thought to have been more cleaner than before because it was simpler rather than complex.

Some changes were also made to the orchestra. It now had 30 to 60 players and included 4 sections; strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Each section had its own specific role. The strings were the most important as they played the melody. Violins, played the first melody and the lower