Western Music History Review: Ancient through Classical

In what year ranges was the Medieval period?

Classical Period dates:

Baroque composer of at least 18 operas that can be definitely attributed to him:

He was older and found Mozart a threat, though he was themost popular musician of the area

Mozart died while composing this piece:

Cited as responsible for the creation of French Opera 

These ailments were thought to have been suffered by Beethoven: (3 answers are correct)

Much of this music was lost after the sacking of Rome in the 5th century:

Ancient Period of music is anything written prior to the year...

When comparing Baroque Music to Classical, Classical music ...

Considered a classical composer but also a major transitional figure leading to Romantic Period

A piece of music that can be difficult to distinguish from Opera or Oratorio except shorter

A set of Dances that were largely performed in order

This piece was written for an outdoor performance as the King’s barge floated down the river..

What technique was orignially used in Renaissance music?

Who wrote the "Ode to Joy"?

Constanze hired other composers secretly to complete it so she could collect the $commission$ 

In 1791 he began traveling to London where he composed the London Symphonies and "Surprise"

Dominated by ornate music and the rise of the virtuoso:

Remembered most for "The Four Seasons" where he attempted to capture all moodsof the seasons

Wrote the "Messiah":Premiered in 1742, an oratorio telling the story of the life of Jesus.

Italian for large concerto

Listed as number 7 on America’slist of most performed operas

Which of the following was known for composing Sacred music in the Renaissance Period? 

Some of his famous works include: Brandenburg Concertos- 6 Instrumental Concertos

This Ancient Instrument is a:

Contrapuntal (polyphonic) technique for several parts usually referred to as voices:

Began composing works at the age of 5; court musician at age of 17:

Major Figures of this period include C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Franz Schubert, & J. Haydn