Imitation very often used between vocal parts 5. Homophonic texture mostly only in early development of opera 2. Chugga-chugga, motoric rhythm in concerto and elsewhere. Alternation of solo or small group of soloists with the orchestra in the concerto or concerto grosso. Mostly polyphonic texture throughout the period-and development of the fugue.
Form is clear, clean cut, neatly boxed sections of time in the music.
Orchestra larger than baroque, but NOT huge or very colorful. Gradual dynamic changes and the music does build to small climaxes of sound. Large orchestra, melodies often in woodwind or brass instruments, not just in strings. Wide variety of style characteristics 1. Often more use of percussion in orchestral or other music.