The Symphony
This composer is often called "the father of the symphony."
Who is Franz Joseph Haydn?
This musical form is often used in the final movement of Classical symphonies and operas, featuring a recurring main theme alternated with contrasting sections.
What is rondo form?
Joseph Haydn was known for his symphonies being motivated by this.
What is God/religion?
Beethoven's music marks the transition between these two musical periods
What are the Classical and Romantic periods?
This opera by Mozart features the character of Don Giovanni.
What is "Don Giovanni"?
This Beethoven symphony is known for the famous "Ode to Joy."
What is Symphony No. 9?
This form is a multi-sectional form used in many Classical symphonic movements, consisting of Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation.
What is sonata form?
Haydn was employed by these people his whole life.
Who is aristocracy (nobles, princes)?
This mournful piano sonata composed by Beethoven has a celestial name.
What is the Moonlight Sonata?
This is the story of the opera.
What is the libretto?
In classical symphonic music, the standard number of movements is typically this number.
What is four?
The common structure of this form follows the pattern A-B-A and is often seen in Classical symphonic movements.
What is ternary form?
This symphony composed by Haydn has a fun joke in it.
What is the Surprise Symphony?
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is known for this famous choral movement.
What is "Ode to Joy"?
This opera featured stories about the common man.
What is "the Marriage of Figaro"?
In classical symphonies, this movement is commonly referred to as "Pastorale."
What is the second movement?
In this form, the music repeats a theme but with variations in melody, rhythm, or harmony.
What is theme and variations?
What is cutting off the ponytail of his choir mate?
Beethoven performed for this famous composer at age 16.
Who is Mozart?
This opera features an evil queen and a famous aria.
What is "The Magic Flute"?
This symphonic movement is typically fast and lively, often found as the final movement in Classical symphonies.
Fourth movement.
This song structure is characterized by the repetition of the same melody with different lyrics.
What is strophic form?
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is revolutionary because of this unique feature.
What is the inclusion of a choir and vocal soloists in the final movement?
This is the number of symphonies that Mozart composed.
What is 41.