Haydn's Life and Work
Lifespan & Origin,Career Path,Symphony & String Quartet,Innovation
What classical era was Mozart?
an era from roughly 1750 to 1820
In which musical forms did Beethoven compose during the Classical Era?
including sonatas, concertos, and symphonies.
Sonata-allegro form
symphony, sonata, or string quartet. It consists of three main sections
What were the things in the Classical period?
the Age of Enlightenment.
Philipp Emanuel Bach
Who are the most famous classical composers?
Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven
How did the piano gain popularity during the Classical period, and how was Beethoven involved?
The piano replaced the harpsichord in the Classical period because it was capable of greater dynamic range, an important element in Classical music.
What throughout the classical era artists in every field looked to as a model?
ancient Greek and Roman art and culture
What are two of the most famous works from the Classical period?
Ode to Joy, Ludwig van Beethoven,Spring, Antonio Vivaldi
one of the most important figures in the development of the Classical style in music during the 18th century
Key facts about Mozart in the Classical Era
Prodigy and early career,Musical Style,Major Works,Influence,
What was Beethoven's role in the Classical Era?
Beethoven helped transition Western European music from the highly structured Classical style into the more expressive and emotional Romantic style.
Classical Era musical forms?
1750–1820
Classical Antiquity (Ancient Greece and Rome, c. 8th Century B.C. to 5th Century A.D.)
household goods, tools, and decorative items.
Haydn's Role in the Classical Era
Classical Master,Prodigious Output,Cultural Impact,
What happened between Mozart and Beethoven?
Beethoven held Mozart in high regard
How did Beethoven's music during his early period compare to that of earlier Classical composers?
until about 1802
Classical Era vocal terms
The Classical Era saw the rise of new forms of vocal music, especially opera, which featured a new focus on realism and dramatic action over Baroque ornamentation.
What was the most important instrument of the Classical Era?
the piano
Haydn famous for
the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the String Quartet"
What was Mozart known for?
a child prodigy, a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era, and a master of many musical genres, including symphonies, concertos, operas, and chamber music.
What was significant about Beethoven's relationship with his aristocratic patrons?
Unlike Mozart, who struggled with the patronage system, Beethoven benefited from a modified system.
What are the vocal forms during the Classical period?
opera, oratorio, and song
What was a commonly used form during the Classical period?
Sonata form