What Is a Symphony?
The Classical Orchestra
Symphony No. 94
Theme & Variations
100

A symphony is a large-scale work written for this type of ensemble.


What is a full orchestra?


100

This instrument family is the foundation of the orchestra’s sound.


What are the strings?


100

Symphony No. 94 was composed in this year.


What is 1792?


100

In this form, a main melody is stated and then altered in later sections.


What is Theme and Variations?


200

A Classical symphony usually has this many movements.


 What is four

200

These instruments add color and often double the strings.


What are the woodwinds?


200

This is the nickname of Symphony No. 94.


What is “Surprise”?


200

In a variation, the composer may change this musical element related to speed or note pattern.


What is rhythm?


300

The standard four-movement structure was helped established by this composer.


Who is Joseph Haydn?


300

This section adds power and harmonic support.


What are the brass?


300

The second movement of Symphony No. 94 is titled this.



What is Andante?


300

The texture of the theme is mostly this.

What is homophonic?


400

The first movement is usually written in this form.


What is Sonata-Allegro form?


400

The Classical orchestra usually had about this many musicians.

 

What is 30–40 players?


400

The second movement is primarily in this key.


What is G major?


400

These musical elements may change in a variation: melody, rhythm, harmony, texture, key, instrumentation, or this.


What are dynamics?

500

The third movement of a Classical symphony is usually this dance.


What is Minuet (Minuet and Trio)?

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