Classical

Famous women during this time?

Define recapitulation.

Opera Seria was replaced, in popularity, with what in the Classical period? 

Who did Mozart learn from at a young age?

Mozart's age when he first started playing music?

Who was the family Haydn worked for?

The symphony began its life as the introductory piece to Italian operas called what?

What is sonata form also known as? 

Give an example of a classical harmony characteristic. 

What movement was rondo form generally used in?

Mozart's age when he wrote his first opera?

Mozart's age when he began composing music?

Give an example of a classical accompaniment characteristic. 

List some famous Masons.

Mozart’s age when he died.

The style of opera that replaced opera seria was called what in France?

What kind of bass line was used in the classical period? 

How many symphonies did Haydn write?

What movement was minuet and trio form generally used in?  

Give an example of a classical melody characteristic. 

What is a characteristic of something that is ‘classic?’ 

Define coda.

Give a characteristic of the philosophy of‘Enlightenment.’ 

Which French King died in 1715?

The style of opera that replaced opera seria was called what in Germany?

What kind of concert was a new idea during this time?  

Other than opera, what genres were popular during the Classical period?

What is the difference between a string quartet and quintet?

The style of opera that replaced opera seria was called what in Italy?

Stamitz was know as?

List some of Haydn’s ‘tricks.’

Freemasonry was an organization founded during this time.  What is its major concept?

What city was the musical center of Europe during this period?

How many compositions did Mozart write?

Mozart's age when his music was first published?

What kind of business became profitable during this time?

List similarities and differences between Haydn and Mozart.

Who is credited with the development of the four movement symphony? 

What is the FULL name of the keyboard instrument that replaced the harpsichord? 

Give an example of a social convention.  

What movement was aria form generally used in? 

What are the two most important types of chamber music in the Classical period?  

Why did many early Classical compositions have only three movements?  

What 3 revolutions influenced the Classical period?

Define exposition.

Define development.

What is Haydn known as?

The most important center of symphonic composition and performance in Europe was where?