The Classical Era

Name that tune.

Which group believed all hymns should be translated into the Native American language?

Why did young Joseph Haydn lose his job as choirboy?

Name that tune.

A musician hired by a member of royalty.

During this period, what type of music became popular entertainment?

He composed his first symphony when he was 10 and first opera at 14.

Name that tune.

Name that tune.

What was the primary keyboard instrument of this era?

Name that tune.

What musical instrument was invented by Benjamin Franklin?

American composer, harpsichordist and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

The Classical era is defined as.... (3 Possible Correct Answers)

The years of the Classical Period

Unlike the Baroque continuous change in tonality, singers and instrumentalists used...

This composer died at a young age

How many symphonies did Haydn compose?

Which two composers positively influenced each other's music?

The Overture to The Marriage of Figaro is from...

Which was NOT a characteristic of Mozart?

In 1761, Haydn began his employment with this wealthy and powerful family.

They loved music and hired slaves and workers who played or sang specific parts/instruments.

What is a prodigy?

When Mozart died, he was working on a death mass, also known as what?

How he died is a mystery even to this day

What was one of Haydn's nickname?

This composer worked for a prince

He was born in Austria