The Classical Era #2

The major composers of the Classical era were...

This composer pioneered the development of the symphony and the string quartet.

A concerto is a composition for soloist and orchestra in three movements.

Is this an aria?

This composer wrote masterpieces in all the musical forms of his time.

What is the order of movements (sections of an entire work) in the Classical era?

Was basso continuo less import. because Classical music was composed for amateurs not only for highly trained musicians?

Is this a string quartet?

This composer wrote his latest compositions after he became totally deaf.

This composer wrote much of his music while working for nobility whose last name is Esterhazy.

This composer carried sketchbooks in which he wrote down new musical ideas and edited older ones.

A common element of the Classical era is that the music frequently changes in mood or emotion.

This composer wrote scherzos as the third movement of his symphonies instead of minuet and trio.

This composer toured Europe with his father as a child prodigy.

Why Classical composers used a wide range of dynamics?

A piece may be from the Classical era if it features a melody that is easily identifiable, tuneful and easy to sing.

This composer used chorus and four vocal soloists in his Symphony.

Cadenza is mostly an expected part of the first or last movement of a concerto.