Classic & classical

Something that is Classic is something that has stood the test of time. Classical is a genre of music.

For example classical composers were Mozart, Beethoven etc.

Some people would state that some of the music by the beetles was a classic

Both can be adjectives. "Classic" can be a noun.
We say a specific work of art is "a classic." It's timeless.
A particular model of a car is often referred to as a classic - similarly timeless.

As an adjective, "classic rock 'n' roll" or "classic dixieland jazz" would be "perfect" examples of the particular genre (pl.). Ditto "classic Dylan," "classic Glen Miller," "classi

Thank you Avangi,

You explained it much better than I did. I started to mention the classical period and thought that I would confuse rather than aid so I didn't.

I thought what you wrote was fine, Dave. We were writing concurrently, so I was unaware of your post until later. - A.
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I tend to think about the piano as for the periods. The harpsichord was mainly used up to the romantic period. Then the pianoforte took over. So the length of the notes is a clue as the harpsichord can't sustain a sound which the piano can. Hence all the trills and accidentals in Classical music.

High ornamentation was typical of the other arts in the Baroque as well.

Beethoven pretty much opened the door to the piano with his "Hammerklavier," Sonata #29, Op. 106, circa 1818. I don't recall if that's what he called it, or if it acquired the nickname afterward, as in the case of the "Moonlight."

I thought the moonlight sonata was Op27, No.2. Its the last movement that is the difficult part to play.

True. I was referring to the public's habit of coming up with popular names for musical works, often long after their "release." Eg., Schubert's "The Unfinished" Symphony.

Sometimes the numbering system is confusing. A group of discrete small works are often considered as part of one "opus."
As you say, the "Moonlight" is Op. 27, #2. But it's considered Sonata #14.

Simil

Very true and an interesting conversation. I'm sure the OP has long left but I think we should leave this here and maybe take it to the bar later. Shall we reconvene there? Always better with some lubrication. Without a beer I can't play these days.!