Franz Joseph Haydn Musical Style and Contributions

Question 1

Haydn was regarded the “father” of which genres?

Answer 1

symphony and string quartet

Question 2

How did Haydn contribute to the development of <b>sonata form</b>?

Answer 2

formal elements, melody, and harmony

included <b>slow introductions</b> that feature
ambiguous tonality,
suspenseful atmosphere,
chromatic harmony

Question 3

What were Haydn’s expositions like?

Answer 3

often monothematic-

first and second themes identical or similar (but in diff keys)

Question 4

How was Haydn influenced by <b>folk songs and dances</b>?

Answer 4

used simple <b>diatonic melodies</b> with narrow range

Question 5

What interesting sound effects did Haydn include in his music?

Answer 5

pedal points to suggest bagpipes,

<i>pizzicato</i> strings to suggest guitar

Question 6

How did Haydn demonstrate musical playfulness?

Answer 6

sudden dynamic changes

or abrupt silences

Question 7

What dramatic elements dud Haydn include?

Answer 7

sudden accents,

bold changes of chords or key: ex loud C major chord in <i>The Creation</i> to depict the word “light”