Classical Era Review

An extended composition for solo instrument and orchestra, used a modified sonata form.

Who was one of the important composers from this era?

Focusing on life as a whole.

Vocal instrumental music suitable for a room or a small hall.

An instrumental composition in 3-4 movements contrasted in theme, tempo, and mood. Focuses on a soloist.

Who established the form and styles for the string quartet and symphony?

A piece of orchestral literature made up of 3-5 distinct movements, each having their own theme.

Who composed hundreds of works marked by vivid emotion and sophisticated textures?

Concept of organization of key, theme, and character of a composition.

A group of 3 or more musicians.

Who composed the opera “The Magic Flute?”

What were the significant historic events that happened during this time?

What is Sonata Form?

Which composer is known as the “Father of the String Quartet?”

Of or focusing on the church.

What dates of history does this era encompass?

Which composer was the crucial transitional figure connecting the Classical and Romantic era in Western Music?

What was not one of the main genres of music from this era?

Whose compositions combined vocals & instruments, which gave more types of the sonata, symphony, concerto, and quartet?