Haydn and Classical Period

Question 1

When did the Classical Period start

Answer 1

1750-1820

Question 2

Was it rich or poor

Answer 2

rich

Question 3

Also known as…

Answer 3

Viennese Classical Period

Question 4

famous composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven worked in

Answer 4

Vienna

Question 5

Classical music were inspired by

Answer 5

Rococo

Question 6

Classical period has been called the

Answer 6

“Golden Age of Music”

Question 7

Elements of Music

Answer 7

Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Texture, and Instrumentation

Question 8

What Rhythm

Answer 8

Use of Alberti Bass

Question 9

Melody

Answer 9

Lyricism, short, use of cadences

Question 10

Harmony

Answer 10

Simple, tonal with harmonic rhythms, Alberti bass was used

Question 11

Texture

Answer 11

Homophonic, music is light

Question 12

Instrumentation/Tone Color

Answer 12

instrumental, gallant style

Question 13

Two types of Opera in the Classical Period

Answer 13

Opera Seria and Comic Opera

Question 14

Types of Comic Opera

Answer 14

Opera Buffa
Opera Comique
English Ballad Opera
Singspiel

Question 15

during this period it became more important than vocal music

Answer 15

instrumental music

Question 16

What are the Musical Forms during the Classical Period

Answer 16

Sonata, Symphony, Concerto, String Quartet, and Overture