Classical Era & Franz Joseph Haydn

How many Sonatas did Haydn compose?

Choose an example of one of Haydn's pranks.

What was Haydn's nickname?

What are some fun names that he gave to his quartets, symphonies and music?

His father taught him to play the _______ even though he did not read _______

The musical forms used in classical music aimed to have _________, _________, and ____________

Describe the musical focus during the Classical Era.

Which symphony contains a sudden loud chord for full ochestra in the middle of it to keep the audience awake?

Which form of music was NOT included in the Classical Era? Need to be able to name 4 on the test

Where was he hired at the age of 29?

What is the full name of the composer that we studied this week?

What did Haydn's wife use his musical manuscripts for?

Haydn would typically begin all of his scores with the phrase ____________.

What Instrument replaced the harpsichord during the Classical Era?

What country was he born in?

Briefly describe Haydn's married life.

How did Haydn get his nickname?

Where were most of the Classical Era composers from?

How old was Haydn when he auditioned for the St. Stephens Boys Choir?

Which list of instruments describe the brass section?

Which list of instruments describe the string section?

How many string quartets did Haydn compose?

Which symphony begins as a full orchestra and ends with no one because Haydn wanted the prince to know he was homesick?

Haydn composed an oratorio after listening to Handel's Messiah. What was the name of Haydn's oratorio?

Which symphony sounds like a pendulum ticking back and forth?

Which list of instruments describes the percussion section?

Haydn composed music during what era?

How long did he work for the Esterhazy Estates?

Haydn had many jobs while working as Kapellmeister. Which is NOT one of those jobs?

How many symphonies did Haydn compose?

Haydn composed an oratorio after listening to Handel's Messiah. What was the name of it?

Haydn is considered the "Father of ____________ "?

What was his reward for being accepted into the St. Stephens Choir?

Name two jobs Haydn had after he left the St. Stephens Boys Choir?

What did the patriotic piece become?

Who owned the estate?

What did Haydn compose after hearing the British National Anthem?