Classical Era Exam Review

Which of these are Haydn's most important kinds of music?

Which of these were types of instrumental (non-vocal) music written in the Classical Era?

How did the status of musicians change in the Classical Era?

Beethoven sought to symbolize ________ with his use of dissonance

Instrumental music which is only about the music itself is called

Haydn never wrote vocal music.

Who did Haydn's music influence?

Which of these instruments was NOT used as part of the standard classical symphony orchestra?

How is sonata form different in a concerto?

Which Beethoven symphony was dedicated to Napoleon before Beethoven retracted the dedication?

What is the story behind Haydn's "Farewell" Symphony?

Which Beethoven symphony attempts to depict nature?

Instrumental works in the Classical Era typically had a third movement that was _______.

Which of these is the order of standard sonata form?

Which of these is NOT an aspect of the classical style?

Which of these is a musical structure with an exposition, development section, and recapitulation?

The audience at the premiere of the "Eroica" Symphony thought it was

Which of these was NOT one of Mozart's early accomplishments?

Beethoven earned extra income by

Which of these instruments was NOT used as part of the standard classical symphony orchestra?

Which of these were types of instrumental (non-vocal) music written in the Classical Era?

Which Beethoven symphony uses Scholler's "Ode to Joy" as it's text?

Which Beethoven symphony uses a 4-note motif to create musical unity across its 4 movements?

Beethoven's audience was challenged to

Which of these influenced Haydn's music?

Which of these did Beethoven influence?

Instrumental music which attempts to depict a specific story or scene is called

The "K" in the title of Mozart's works is a catalog number that stands for

Why did instrumental music flourish during and after the French Revolution?

Which of these affected the availability of music in the Classical Era?

Which of these is NOT an aspect of the classical style?

It is notable that Mozart wrote The Magic Flute

Haydn stayed with the Esterházy family for almost 30 years. What were his duties?

Why is there a "surprise" in Haydn's Symphony #94?

Where did Mozart study and master the current operatic style?

Which of the following BEST describes Mozart's Don Giovanni?

Which of these is a 3 movement work for solo piano OR some other solo instrument with piano?

Composers in the Classical Era sometimes used ________ music in their compositions.