Classical Period

Question 1

When was the classical period?

Answer 1

1750-1820

Question 2

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

Answer 2

classical

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What family did Haydn work for?

Answer 4

Esterhazys

Question 5

What was Haydn’s nickname?

Answer 5

Papa Haydn

Question 6

Haydn was known as what?

Answer 6

The Father of the Symphony

Question 7

large work for orchestra

Answer 7

symphony

Question 8

What is a surprise symphony and why were they created?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Mozart

Question 10

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

Answer 10

serenade

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Beethoven

Question 12

who became a well respected pianist

Answer 12

Beethoven

Question 13

What disease affected Beethoven and when did he get it?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Who wrote Symphony No. 9

Answer 14

Beethoven

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Ode to Joy

Question 16

Ode to Joy was unprecedented meaning?

Answer 16

uses full chorus and vocal soloists with the orchestra

Question 17

What piece did beethoven write for letting workers go home

Answer 17

Farewell symphony

Question 18

a system where a composer accepted exclusive employment under a patron

Answer 18

patronage system

Question 19

How was Haydn with patronage?

Answer 19

he completely part of the system, employed by Esterhazys

Question 20

How was Mozart with patronage?

Answer 20

he resented it, but couldn’t make money otherwise

Question 21

How was Beethoven with patronage?

Answer 21

he was the first to break away.

Question 22

How did Beethoven earn money?

Answer 22

gifts from rich people and teaching lessons

Question 23

what did Beethoven give rise to?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

what is the movement of a symphony

Answer 24

fast-slow-fast-faster

Question 25

how many symphonies did Haydn write

Answer 25

106+

Question 26

What country is Haydn from?

Answer 26

Austria

Question 27

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

Answer 27

balance

Question 28

Where was Mozart from?

Answer 28

Salzburg, Austria

Question 29

What country was Beethoven from?

Answer 29

Germany

Question 30

the second movement of the surprise symphony was what

Answer 30

themes and variations

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Beethoven's father

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Mozart's father