One form of classical music that is very well-loved is the Symphony. It considered to be one of the best forms to showcase the talents of a composer. Composers such as Mozart and Haydn have created some of the best symphonies.

A symphony is a piece of music that contains only one movement. “Symphony” is a Greek word that can be translated into “agree in sound”. Unlike the concerto in which there is discord between the soloist and the background instruments, a symphony has all instruments playing together in harmony. The first symphony was thought to have been played during the 1200s to 1400s.

However, it was not until the 19^th century that this form of classical music was seen as a favorite for many.  It was Beethoven who is created with changing the way the public saw symphonies as a form of classical music. He not only expanded them, but added depth and emotion to this style of music.

Within symphonies there are various sub-types. These types include choral symphony, Italian symphony, and orchestral symphony. Unlike today in which the classical symphony is given a prominent place, this was not the case back in the 1800s. They were not considered a major piece of music.

Examples of symphonies include Mozart’s Symphony No. 5 and Gustav Mahler’s Eighth Symphony.