Napoleon was the Emperor of France during the Classical period . This is a painting of him by the Spanish artist Goya, painted in 1812. It's called Napoleon in His Study . Music of the Classical period emphasized a homophonic texture .
Texture is the way the melody and harmony go together.
The other voices are less important than the high voice. Music of the Classical period was also very structured and emotions were controlled . It was tuneful and simple . Even the size of the orchestra was modest, usually with no more than 40 musicians . The Classical period also emphasized balance and contrast .