Classical Era
When did the Classical Era start?
1750
What was Haydn hired as?
A Court Composer
What age did Mozart pass?
35 years old (1791)
What year did Beethoven pass?
1827
What is an Aria?
A sung solo
A focus on one singer
Music in the Classical Era became enhanced. Which one of them were enhanced?
- Symphony
- Concerto
- Sonata
- Chamber Music
- Opera
How many Symphonies did Haydn write??
104
When did he compose his first piece of music?
At age 4
Why did his Father lie about his age?
To perform in Concerts
What is a Chorus
A Large group singing
What is a Quartet?
4 String Players
What is Haydn's Symphony No. 94 called?
"Suprise"
When did he finish his first Symphony?
At age 12
In his 20's
What is a Synopsis?
The summary of the Plot
How does a Sonata change?
Multi Movements
How many Keyboard Sonata's did Haydn write?
60!
600!
How many Symphonies did Beethoven write?
9
What is a Score?
Written Music
Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven
Who did Hadyn briefly teach?
Beethoven
How long would it take to perform all of his music??
202 hours!! (9 Full Days)
What are Beethoven's most famous Symphonies?? (The numbers)
5 and 9
What is Programmatic Music?
Music that tells a story