Instruments
In the Renaissance Era the harpsichord was at the front of an orchestra. What is it replaced with in this era?
A Conductor
What was this period recognized for? [:
Clear Structure/Organization
Voice was the only instrument in what form of music?
Opera!
At what age did Beethoven develop hearing loss?
In his twenties (if you got this right good job!)
In what year was the Star Spangled Banner written?
1814
Name 2 common string instruments used in this time.
Violin, Double bass
When did the classical Era begin?
1750 $_$
Is secular music religious?
NOOOOO it's not
What is Franz Joseph Haydn famous for?
He was a young musician, some of his simple melodies were interrupted by a loud cord, and he is also know for his wit.
America declares independence from England in what year?
1776
In a typical orchestra layout, what sits next to the trombones?
Tubas and/or trumpets
Classical is almost the opposite of what era?
Baroque era
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What is instrumental music (HINT: its in the name. kinda)
Music with only instruments, no voice.
What was Mozart best know for?
Was a child prodigy, know best for opera and symphony.
Who wrote the star spangled banner in 1814?
Frances Scott Key.
The harpsichord was replaced with what?
the piano replace the harpsichord as the primary keyboard instrument
What was before this era? (HINT: Anything before 1750)
Baroque, Renaissance, Medieval eras.
Was Opera music Secular?
YES!!
Who was Beethoven's teacher?
Haydn
Napoleon Bonaparte is declared Holy Roman Emperor in what year?
1804
What is a Trumpet?
primarily a "natural" instrument without valves, restricting it to a single harmonic series
When did the classical era end?
Masses and ___?___ fell out of fashion this era
Motets
When was Beethoven born?
1770
What premiered in 1776?
the premiere of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro" in Vienna