Classical Period Flashcards

1
Q

When was the classical period?

A

1750-1820

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2
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term taken from styles of art influenced by Greek and Roman sculptures

A

classical

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3
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What were the four basic criteria that music needed to meet?

A

universal, aristocracy and middle class, expressive, natural and free

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4
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What family did Haydn work for?

A

Esterhazys

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5
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What was Haydn’s nickname?

A

Papa Haydn

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6
Q

Haydn was known as what?

A

The Father of the Symphony

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7
Q

large work for orchestra

A

symphony

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8
Q

What is a surprise symphony and why were they created?

A

it has surprise accents throughout. Haydn got tired of people falling asleep at his concerts.

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9
Q

Who was a child prodigy, had a musical family, and had been composing since 5, and performing for nobility at 6?

A

Mozart

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10
Q

what is background music for outdoor/garden parties, concerts in homes of family/friends, weddings, bdays. usually for a small ensemble

A

serenade

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11
Q

who had Mozart say this about him: “keep an eye on him- he will make a noise in the world someday”

A

Beethoven

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12
Q

who became a well respected pianist

A

Beethoven

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13
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What disease affected Beethoven and when did he get it?

A

He started to go deaf in his early 20s and lost all hearing in 1802. wrote to his brother about it

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14
Q

Who wrote Symphony No. 9

A

Beethoven

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15
Q

what was the finale in symphony No. 9, was a transition to Romantic Period, and had profound emotional expression?

A

Ode to Joy

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16
Q

Ode to Joy was unprecedented meaning?

A

uses full chorus and vocal soloists with the orchestra

17
Q

What piece did beethoven write for letting workers go home

A

Farewell symphony

18
Q

a system where a composer accepted exclusive employment under a patron

A

patronage system

19
Q

How was Haydn with patronage?

A

he completely part of the system, employed by Esterhazys

20
Q

How was Mozart with patronage?

A

he resented it, but couldn’t make money otherwise

21
Q

How was Beethoven with patronage?

A

he was the first to break away.

22
Q

How did Beethoven earn money?

A

gifts from rich people and teaching lessons

23
Q

what did Beethoven give rise to?

A

rise of music publishing meant more people could buy and perform his music

24
Q

what is the movement of a symphony

A

fast-slow-fast-faster

25
Q

how many symphonies did Haydn write

A

106+

26
Q

What country is Haydn from?

A

Austria

27
Q

blank and clarity of structure were important elements in the classical period

A

balance

28
Q

Where was Mozart from?

A

Salzburg, Austria

29
Q

What country was Beethoven from?

A

Germany

30
Q

the second movement of the surprise symphony was what

A

themes and variations

31
Q

this composer’s blank was an alcoholic that made him practice piano and support the rest of the house. Name the composer and blank

A

Beethoven’s father

32
Q

this composer’s blank took him and his sister on tours. Name composer and blank

A

Mozart’s father