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Style in the Classic period which according to Gerber (1799) "Encompasses all great, exalted, dreadful feelings, and violent passions." In general, high-style expression called for maintenance of the ruling sentiment, with limited contrast throughout a principal section. The pace is deliberate, even in allegro tempos, the vocal style alternating between portamento and brilliant styles. For Classic music, the high style was a heritage from the earlier 18th century, when one of the main objects of this style was to celebrate authority (Ratner, Classic Music)