Classical Period of Music History

Who resembled George Washington, due to of the Classical era clothes and powdered wigs?

What form starts out with a main theme, followed by sections that treat that theme differently?

Which Classical era composer was a child prodigy?

Haydn was considered the "Father" of two forms of music. What were they?

Describe the overall character of the Classical Period:

What form is described as "for solo instrument with orchestra accompaniment?"

Did Classical era artists paint royalty or common people more often?

Which composer wrote Symphony #5, about Fate knocking at his door?

Why was the piano so popular?

What caused musicians to be able to survive financially without working for the aristocracy?

Who wrote the Marriage of Figaro?

How were most pieces of music named during the Classical Period?

Did Classical composers change the mood or character of their music within a movement?

What was the most important new instrument of the Classical Era?

Who wrote Symphony #94 (Surprise)?

Why was Haydn's music so unique and original?

Which is NOT a popular form of the Classical Era?

What form can be described as "multiple movements for orchestra?"

What is another name for a section of music?

Form and Structure was super important during this era. What was the most important new form?

Was a Classical era orchestra larger or smaller than a Baroque era one?

Who, because of his non- noble origin, fell in love several times but never married?

When was the Classical Era?

Which Classical era composer worked for Price Esterhazy?

Name another historical event that occurred during the Classical period.

Which kind of music was most important during the Classical Period?

Composers traveled easier during the Classical Period. How did this affect the music?

Which Classical era composer was deaf?

What system had a wealthy person financially support a composer so they could write full-time?

What was the most important section of the Classical orchestra?

Why did Haydn's family send him to choir school?