The Classical Era

The years of the Classical Period

This composer worked for a prince

Which two composers positively influenced each other's music?

Which was NOT a characteristic of Mozart?

Name that tune.

How he died is a mystery even to this day

Name that tune.

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

Name that tune.

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

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

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

How many symphonies did Haydn compose?

What was one of Haydn's nickname?

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

This composer died at a young age

Why did young Joseph Haydn lose his job as choirboy?

What musical instrument was invented by Benjamin Franklin?

Name that tune.

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

A musician hired by a member of royalty.

What is a prodigy?

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

What was the primary keyboard instrument of this era?

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

He was born in Austria

Name that tune.

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

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