Haydn
Neither of Haydn's ___________ were musicians and he had to teach himself
Parents
What year was he born? When did he die?
1756-1791
Beethoven's music became the bridge between which two periods of music?
the Classical and the Romantic
Which ancient cultures inspired the artists of the Classical Period?
Ancient Greek and Rome
What is the letter patterns for Sonata Form?
ABA
Vienna, Italy
What is a child prodigy? how do we know Mozart was a prodigy?
A child who is extremely talented in one thing. We know he was a child prodigy because he wrote his first piece of music at 5 years old.
Which other famous classical Composer served at Beethoven's teacher for a time?
Haydn
What years did the Classical Period of music take place?
1750-1820
What is the name of the form that takes a melody and then creates different versions of the same melody?
Theme and Variations
What was the nickname he received for being considered the father of the Classical Period?
Papa Haydn
How many symphonies did Mozart compose?
41 symphonies.
In 1802 Beethoven became distraught when he learned what?
That he was going deaf.
What was another name used to describe this time period, whose ideals of progress and reason heavily influenced composers at this time?
The Age of Enlightenment
What is the name of the Form that follows the Pattern ABACADA?
Rondo
As he grew older, he went to work for which important family? Hint* A prince from this family discovered him
The Esterhazy family.
Despite his incredible talent, Mozart was known to be what?
Self-destructive.
What was on thing that was different about Beethoven's 3rd Symphony, "The Eroica" compared to the music that had come before?
opened with cellos and not violins, it was longer, and it told a story of a hero.
What is one of the qualities that make up classical music? Hint* there are 3 total
- clarity, balance, and restraint.
- 1 Melody supported by other instruments
- Alot of dynamic changes
What does each new letter indicate in a form pattern?
A new sounding section or melody.
Haydn invented what two styles of music?
String Quartet and the Classical Symphony.
How did Mozart become so famous?
He began touring Europe and performing for royalty at a young age.
Beethoven had a disdain for ___________.
Why was this period considered a time of revolution?
The American and French Revolution occurred during this period.
Name all three forms that were popular during the classical period?
Theme and Variations, Sonata, and Rondo