Definitions
An instrument created and developed during the Classical era.
What is the piano?
Having written over 100 symphonies, Haydn earned this nickname.
What is "Father of the Symphony?"
Mozart was called this as a child because of his exceptional piano skills.
What is a prodigy?
The country where Beethoven was born.
What is Germany?
A work for orchestra in multi-movements, usually 4.
What is a symphony?
Haydn liked to include musical jokes in his pieces, which earned him this nickname.
What is "Papa Haydn?"
The country where Mozart was born and died.
What is Austria?
Beethoven is famous for writing nine of these.
What is a symphony?
Prince Esterhazy's relationship to Franz Joseph Haydn.
What is a patron?
As a boy, Haydn was part of this type of ensemble.
What is a church boychoir?
Where Mozart was buried.
What is a common (pauper's) grave?
Beethoven lost this sense by his mid-40s.
What is his hearing?
An example of this form of music is Mozart's The Magic Flute, which features the Queen of the Night.
What is an opera?
Haydn's primary job during his 29 years at the Esterhazy palace.
What is a court musician or court composer?
The woman Mozart married and with whom he had six children.
Who is Constanze Weber?
Beethoven's composition teacher in Austria.
Who is Franz Joseph Haydn?
An example of this form of music is Handel's Messiah, which is based on the life of Jesus Christ.
What is an oratorio?
This piece written by Haydn in 1795 became the national anthem of Austria.
What is the Emperor's Hymn?
Mozart's sister with whom he enjoyed playing duets.
Who is Nannerl?
Beethoven's first job as a musician, when he was only 14 years old.
What is assistant organist at a church?