The Classical Period (Grade 3)

The Classical Period emphasized balance, order, and simplicity

In Classical music, all the phrases are balanced. That means they all have the same what?

Which composer was known as a "child prodigy"?

Which composer is known as the "father of the string quartet"?

All the great Classical composers lived on which continent?

Which composer was famous for writing music after losing his hearing?

Melodies in the Classical Period were simple and pleasing to the ear

What instrument was invented in the Classical Period?

What was the biggest difference between orchestras in the Classical Period and the Baroque Period?

When did the Classical Period take place?

The string quartet is made up of four instruments: the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and the trumpet

The piano was the first keyboard instrument that could do what?

The piano is also called the pianoforte (or the "soft loud")