Form (structure)
What's the simple form of Sonata Form?
ABA
What prank did Haydn play on the boy in front of him in choir?
He cut off the boy's pigtails with a pair of scissors.
How old was Mozart when he wrote his first piece?
4
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
9
What is a Singspiel?
A German opera with spoken dialogue
What condition did Beethoven go deaf from?
Tinnitus
How many themes are in the "A" section in Sonata Form?
2
What kind of composition did Haydn basically invent?
String Quartet
How long would it take to perform all of Mozart's music?
9 days; 200 hours
What did Beethoven unusually add at the end of his 9th Symphony?
Voices
What is the purpose of a recitative?
Tell the story/further the plot
Who wrote the "Ode to Joy" song?
Beethoven
What is the section called that precedes the Recapitulation?
Development
Where did Haydn receive formal musical training?
St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
What category of music was Mozart most famous for?
Opera
How many years was Beethoven completely deaf?
10
True or False
Opera Buffa is made for entertainment while Opera Seria is not.
False
Beethoven met both Haydn and Mozart
True
What compositional form repeats the same music over and over using new text with each repeat?
Strophic Form
Haydn is said to have invented the String Quartet. What kind of music is this?
A. Symphony B. Opera C. Small Orchestra D. Chamber Music
D. Chamber Music
How old was Mozart when he died?
35
Classical era; Romantic era
What's the difference between a recitative and the spoken dialogue in a singspiel?
Recitative is sung
What did Mozart do for fun?
Played billiards/pool
In Sonata Form, how many times is the "A" section played if the performer does not repeat the Exposition?
2
With what royal family/palace did Haydn spend the majority of his adult life, in near isolation from the rest of the world?
Esterhazy Palace
The opening of his Sonata in A Minor, K. 310 is very tumultuous and angry sounding. This was unusual for his piano sonatas. Why did he write it like this?
His mother died and his father blamed him for her death.
Which Beethoven symphony opens with "fate knocking at the door"?
Symphony No. 5
True or False
An opera composer usually writes the libretto
False
Sing the opening of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
:)
Mozart wrote a piece of music based on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The underlying tune is heard throughout, even though the music changes. What form is this?
Theme and Variations
How many symphonies did Haydn write?
104
How do we know Mozart died poor?
Beethoven's 9th symphony has a chorus at the end, but there is no acting. Does this make it an oratorio?
No, it is not sacred. It is a symphony with voices.
In 20 seconds or less, give the synopsis of The Magic Flute
:)
What 2 instruments were added to the initial all-string baroque orchestra to create the Classical era orchestra?
Timpani and Horns