Classical Era Review

Born in Bonn, Germany in 1770

Gradually getting louder

The Classical period emulated the art and literature of what two cultures?

Composed "Für Elise"

What major instrument was invented during the Classical Era?

Short and separated articulation

How old was Beethoven when he had to quit school to help provide for his family?

The transition period between Baroque and Classical:

Smooth and connected articulation

Beethoven began to lose his hearing at what age?

Composed "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"

Symphony 88, Movement 4 is in what form?

At what age was Haydn sent to join a boys choir?

The three most famous composers from the Classical Era are:

How old was Mozart when he died?

What two countries were considered the center of the Classical Era

How old was Mozart when he began performing for royalty?

The path of notes in a melody

The end of a repeated section

A form in which a main theme returns between contrasting themes

How old was Mozart when he began music lessons?

In history, another name for the Classical Era

The organization of sections in a composition

Which form of music was a major work made up of smaller movements?

Two names for the Rococo style

A pause, an interruption, or a break in music

Für Elise is in what form?

The loud and soft in music

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is in what form?

Repeated from the beginning

Was known to cancel a concert if he suspected anyone of talking during the music.

Who stole 300 gulden from Haydn?

Public concerts encouraged the view that music be written for the enjoyment of ________________

Combinations of longer and shorter sounds and silences

Composed Symphony 88, Movement 4

Born in Rohrau, Austria in 1732

3 Sections: exposition, development, recapitulation

Haydn spent most of his career working for the ____________ family.

Haydn was known as the "Father of the ___________"

Born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756