Classical music era

The Classical period in Western music occurred in a large part of the 18th century, and into the early 19th century. Although the term classical music is used as a blanket term meaning all kinds of music in this tradition, it can also occasionally mean this particular era within that tradition. Commonly given beginning and ending dates for the period are 1750 and 1820, but there was considerable overlap at both ends with preceding and following periods, as is true for all musical eras. And some sources even point out 1730 as the beginning year.

See also

• List of Classical composers
• :Category:Classical era composers