Art and Architecture
What is Neoclassical style?
This philosopher wrote influential works on social inequality and the social contract that helped shape modern political and social thought
This composer wrote their first symphony at age 8 and is considered a child prodigy.
These people were treated as equals by the very wealthy
Who are high-level musicians and composers?
The name of the music period that came before the Classical Period.
What is the Baroque Period?
Neoclassical artists emphasized this in their architecture
What are firm lines, symmetry and clear structure?
These wars began in 1803
What are the Napoleonic Wars?
This composer was known for his reliability and earned a reputation as an ideal employee
Who is Haydn?
In the classical period, gradually musicians left the patronage system and sustained a living through performance, commissions and publishing
What is freelance musician?
Music that is not from the church.
What is secular music?
This art style uses soft lines and pastel coloring
What is Rococo Style?
This instrument replaced the use of the harpsichord
What is the piano?
Hayden spent his entire career as an employee for this wealthy Hungarian family.
Who is the Esterhazy family?
During the Classical Period, these people had more money than ever
Who are the middle class?
A male singer that had been castrated before puberty
What is a Castrato?
The subject of most art during the Classical period.
What is a moralistic subject matter?
This philosopher criticized the church and slavery and was a champion of freedom of speech and religion.
Who is Voltaire?
What is the surprise symphony?
Court performances were often closed to the public, so the middle class began organize these events
What are public performances?
The major invention of the Renaissance that enabled books and music to become mass produced and accessible to the general public
What is the printing press?
The US Capitol building was built in this architectural style.
What is Neoclassical?
This city was a cultural center of Europe during this period.
Where is Vienna?
Mozart was composing this piece when he died in 1791, leaving the work unfinished
What is Requiem?
This composer worked as an independent musician his entire career
Who is Beethoven?
Considered the greatest composers of all time
Who is Bach?