Classical and Romanticism

what is an aria?

What city was a mecca for musicians, and hosted many famous composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven?

During the classical era, music became more accessible to who?

This is a common theme of Opera Buffa:

Beethoven famously lost what sense?

Because he had so many wealthy patrons, Beethoven was not obligated to compose for any purpose other than:

What famous oratorio was written by Haydn?

This instrument became the most popular keyboard instrument

Mozart's opera, The Magic Flute, can be seen as an allegory for what Enlightenment organization?

How many symphonies did Beethoven write?

What was the Enlightenment?

A concerto differs from a symphony in what way?

Mozart wrote his first symphony at what age?

Franz Joseph Haydn was known as:

Singspiel is a comic opera originating from where?

How many symphonies did Haydn compose?

Beethoven wrote one opera only, and it was a flop. What was it called?

Classical composers preferred their music to:

What was considered the most appropriate instrument for women?

A Symphony is a major orchestral work with how many movements?

What does the opening of Beethoven's 5th symphony represent?

Which is a common theme of Opera Seria ?

What leader did Beethoven once idolize, but become disillusioned by?

Beethoven's 9th symphony was his last, and introduced a major innovation in symphonies. What was it?

In Mozart's opera, The Marriage of Figaro, Cherubino is a young boy, but played by a woman. What kind of role is this?

Because of his deafness, Beethoven was the first composer to make a living doing only what?

Beethoven's 3rd symphony is known as "Eroica." What does Eroica mean?