Hadyn
Where was Joseph Haydyn born?
Austria
At what age did Mozart begin composing music?
5
What was the reason Beethoven became so good at music?
His father pushed him to be great
What are dynamics?
The loudness of how something is played
What genre was Beethoven most known for composing?
Symphonies
Which type of music is Haydn most known for composing?
Symphonies
What type of operas did Mozart compose?
Seria and Buffa
What happened later in Beethoven's life that caused him lots of problems?
He had a dispute over the custody of his nephew
What is a synopsis?
Summary of the plot
Whats the difference between Legato and Staccato?
Legato is slurred and smooth and Staccato is short and jumpy
String Quartet
What city did Mozart move too after being kicked out of the salzburg opera?
Vienna
Which symphony of Beethoven is described as "Fate knocking at your door"
5th symphony
What is a musical motive?
A Musical Idea
Why did Beethoven not get along with Haydn?
Beethoven rejected Haydn's aouthority
How many symphonies did Haydn compose?
106
What type of work was Mozart's, The Magic Flute
Singspiel
What is the 9th symphony about?
Define Libretto
text often written by someone other than the composer
What royal family did Haydn work for?
The Esterhazy Family
Which famous composer was influenced by Haydn?
Beethoven
What was the reason Mozart's dad blamed him for his mothers death?
Mozart was on tour with his mother and his dad believed she should have taken better care of her
Why is the 9th symphony different from a normal symphony?
It had a choir
What are the 3 steps in ABA form?
Expose, Develop, Recap
In what Era did symphonies rise in popularity?
Classical Era