The Classical era is also the _____ . It means, to acquire knowledge or become aware. This period is characterized by the uprising of the middle class.
What is the Enlightenment?
100
The changes in volume and speed within a piece of music are elements of musical contrast, better known as...
What is dynamics and tempo.
100
When and where was I born?
What is Austria, in 1732.
100
Where and when was a I born?
What is Germany, in 1770.
100
Where and when was I born?
What is Salzburg, in 1756.
200
This city in Austria became known as the "Capital of Classical Music."
What is Vienna.
200
This new opera style is introduced in the Classical Era. It a attracted a more widespread audience, due it's lack of seriousness.
What is Opera Buffa.
200
Haydn was the resident composer for this royal family throughout much of his life. This family did not allow Haydn the copyrights to his own music.
Who is the Esterhazy family.
200
This instrument was the instrument on which Beethoven himself performed his own music. He wrote many pieces, such as Fur Elise on this instrument.
What is the piano.
200
Mozart was called this, for being so talented at such a young age.
What is a child prodigy.
300
These two major political/national events occurred in the same era as the Enlightenment.
What is the American and French Revolution.
300
The order of symphony movements can be labeled by describing each movement's tempo. That order is:
What is fast-slow-dancelike-fast.
300
A full percussion section, imitating the sounds of the Turkish Army, is featured in this piece of music by Haydn.
What is Symphony no. 100 "Militaire"
300
Beethoven's final symphony is set to the text of a poem by this German poet.
Who is Freidrich Schiller.
300
As a teenager, Mozart took a position with the Archbishop in this major city in Austria.
What is Vienna.
400
These small instrumental groups can be found performing and practicing in the homes of the middle class during the Classical Era.
What is a Chamber ensemble.
400
This is the section of a concerto that features the soloist showcasing their skills, without the accompaniment.
What is a cadenza.
400
Haydn gave music composition lessons to this famous composer during the Classical Era.
Who is Beethoven?
400
Beethoven worked for this Prince for sometime, but then quit because he hated being told what to do and what to compose.
Who is Prince Lichnowsky.
400
This is the title and main character of Mozart's famous opera buffa, about a man who kills his lover's father.
What is Don Giovanni.
500
This was the slogan for the Enlightenment.
What is "Liberty, Equality, and Brotherhood."
500
This instrument family was expanded during the Classical Era, primarily by the use of timpani in Beethoven's music.
What is the percussion section.
500
Later in his life when he moved back to Vienna, Haydn was such an important figure, that this Austrian ruler demanded that a guard protect Haydn's house at all times.
Who is Napoleon.
500
This is the title of the letter Beethoven wrote to his family explaining his condition and suffering.
What is the Heilgenstadt Testament.
500
Mozart died at 35 before this piece was finished, which is a piece of music written for the dead.