PEOPLE
What President of the United States was inaugurated during the Classical Era?
George Washington
A dramatic vocal led performance
Opera
What instrument replaced the harpsichord?
the pianoforte
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
What years did the Classical Era span?
1750-1825
Who discovered electricity during the Classical Era?
Benjamin Franklin
An example of a "String Ensemble" with 4 musicians
a string quartet
What are the best two words to describe the music of the Classical Period?
simple and orderly
What does "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" mean?
What eras became before and after the Classical Era?
Baroque and Romantic
Which composer was crucial in the transition between the Classical and Romantic Periods?
Beethoven
A grand instrumental piece performed by a large orchestra, often divided into movements
Symphony
It could play both soft and loud and create crescendos and diminuendos
Who wrote the "Surprise Symphony"?
How does the general public describe Classical music?
Serious; not modern like jazz, rock, or country
Which composer started composing at the age of 5?
Similar to a symphony but the orchestra acted as a backing for solo instruments
Concerto
What type of music became more popular than vocal/choral music?
Instrumental
What movement of the sonata is Mozart's "Rondo Alla Turca"?
3rd
Rich people who supported composers financially so they could write their music
Patrons
Which composer was nicknamed "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet"?
Haydn
A popular classical form in ABA format with an exposition, development, and recapitulation
Sonata
Melody and chordal accompaniment
Homophony
What symphony number is Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"?
9th
The word for taking inspiration from the beauty of the ancient Greeks