Era & Style
Forms
Haydn
Mozart
Beethoven
100
Was gradually abandoned during the classical period.
What is Basso Continuo?
100
A musical idea that repeats.
What is "Theme & Variations"?
100
My enormous output revolves around my 104 Symphonies, which were written over this time period.
What is 45 years?
100
At age 12 Mozart wrote his first of these.
What is opera?
100
He was dismissed from the court choir because he was an alcoholic.
Who was Beethoven's father?
200
Distinguishes Classical music from Baroque Music.
What are contrasting themes?
200
This has no Minuet or Scherzo.
What is a "Concerto"?
200
These 12 symphonies were composed between 1791 and 1795
What are the "London" or "Solomon" Symphonies
200
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is one of these.
What is a Serenade?
200
This was often used as the third movement of a symphony or string quartet.
What is scherzo?
300
I referred to the Classical Era as "The Age of Enlightenment".
Who is Denis Diderot?
300
It is written for listening and not dancing.
What is a "Minuet"?
300
I created 6 religious masses for him.
Who is Nicholas II?
300
This powerful figure knightted Mozart.
Who is The Pope?
300
Who said - "A wifes heroism enables justice to triumph over tyranny."
Who is Fidelio?
400
This instrument is used for rythmic bite and emphasis.
What is Timapni?
400
A rapid and brilliant finale and is outlined: ABA-Development-ABA
What is "Sonata-Rondo" form?
400
After it's premier, it was forgotten for over 13 decades. In the 1930's a phonograph recording brought it to a wide audience.
What is "Trumpet Concerto"?
400
This characther performed Mozart's most famous catalog aria
Who is Leporello?
400
This person told his personal servant that if he and Beethoven rang at the same time to serve Beethoven first.
Who is Prince Karl Von Lichnowsky?
500
This style consists of light colors, curved lines and graceful ornaments.
What is Rococo style?
500
The most important form in Classical Chamber Music. Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven wrote some of their most important music in this form.
What is "String Quartet"?
500
I wrote music for amatuer musicians which helped lead to the end of this.
What is "Basso Continuo"?
500
Also called Nanna for short, what is the proper name of this person who influenced Mozart.
Who is Nannerl?
500
Prince Kinsky, Prince Lobkowitz & Archduke Rudolf
Who are the 3 nobles that comitted themselves to give Beethoven an annual income?
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