Composers
Most famous composer of the Baroque era
J.S Bach
Philosophical theory developed at this time that meant "stirring the affections"
Theory of Affections
This composer went deaf later in his life
Beethoven
Genre invented in the baroque period that remained popular until the 20th century
opera
Important philosophical movement during the classical era
Enlightenment
A child prodigy who wrote a symphony before age 9
W.A Mozart
First tonal composer in this era
Archangelo Corelli
Famous Symphony that includes the famous "Ode to Joy" melody
Symphony #9 (Beethoven)
Musical genre that consists of three separate sections over 3-4 movements
Sonata
The growth of this led to an increase in musical literacy
middle class
Famous classical composer who wrote a famous string quartet nicknamed "The Joke"
F.J Hayden
word for talk-singing during an opera
Rectitative
Beethoven wrote "this" testament when he was contemplating death
Heiligenstadt Testament
Genre that can include strings, woodwinds, choirs, and brass
Symphony
The establishment of this led to an increase in musical literacy
Public Education
This famous composer is said to have three distinct periods of his life
Beethoven
Italian word for song that was used in operas
Aria
Mozart wrote this opera to specifically mock the royal class
Don Giovanni
Genre popularized by Hayden that is played by only 3-4 musicians
Chamber music
This invention in the Renaissance led to an explosion of written music in the Baroque period
Printing press
This composer composed every genre of music available at the time except the dreaded opera
J.S Bach
Terms meaning "first practice" and "second practice"
Prima Practica & Seconda Practica
Literary and artistic movement that's German for "Storm and Stress"
Strom und Drang
Genre that features a solo instrument with a backing band
Concerto
This French conqueror was an inspiration to Beethoven until he crowned himself king.
Napoleon