J.F. Haydn
What did Haydn invent?
The String Quartet
During what time did the classical era happen?
what is Mozarts most recognized Opera?
The Magic Flute
What are musical ornaments?
Decorations added or subtracted to a music piece
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
9 symphonies
How was Haydn able to come up with the string quartet?
He lived his entire life away from the public, therefore he wasn't influenced by other musicians of the time.
The Classical Era was also called ...
The Age Of Enlightment
What age did Mozart die at?
35 years old
What are some musical ornaments?
Trills and grace notes
Why is Beethovens 5th symphony also called the "fate" symphony?
The first four notes are described as "fate knocking at the door"
Where was Haydn located throughout his entire life?
The Esterhazy Palace
What music form came about this time?
Ternary Form/ Sonata Form
How many compositions did Mozart have?
Over 600
Connected notes shown with a slur ...
Legato
What was happening to Beethoven that made him compose symphony No. 5?
He was starting to go deaf
What instruments does the String Quartet consist of?
Two violins, a cello, and a viola
What type of music also became popular at the time?
Chamber music
What ages did Mozart create his first pieces of music?
First composition at 4 years old, first symphony at 12 years old
Short and quick notes shown by dots ...
Staccato
Why was Beethovens 9th symphony different for the time?
The 9th symphony was sung in German, and had four soloists
Who did Haydn have a enormous influence on?
Mozart and Beethoven
What does the ternary/sonata form contain?
An exposition, development, and a recapitulation (recap)
Out of all of Mozarts sonatas, many were very cheerful. What was the reason for one of his darker pieces.
The death of his mother
What is the difference between a score and a libretto?
A score is the written music, while the libretto is the text, and are both written by different people
Why did Beethoven never marry?
He would only fall in love with women outside of his social mark, even when he was very well known