What Is a Symphony?
A symphony is a large-scale work written for this type of ensemble.
What is a full orchestra?
This instrument family is the foundation of the orchestra’s sound.
What are the strings?
Symphony No. 94 was composed in this year.
What is 1792?
In this form, a main melody is stated and then altered in later sections.
What is Theme and Variations?
A Classical symphony usually has this many movements.
What is four
These instruments add color and often double the strings.
What are the woodwinds?
This is the nickname of Symphony No. 94.
What is “Surprise”?
In a variation, the composer may change this musical element related to speed or note pattern.
What is rhythm?
The standard four-movement structure was helped established by this composer.
Who is Joseph Haydn?
This section adds power and harmonic support.
What are the brass?
The second movement of Symphony No. 94 is titled this.
What is Andante?
The texture of the theme is mostly this.
What is homophonic?
The first movement is usually written in this form.
What is Sonata-Allegro form?
The Classical orchestra usually had about this many musicians.
What is 30–40 players?
The second movement is primarily in this key.
What is G major?
These musical elements may change in a variation: melody, rhythm, harmony, texture, key, instrumentation, or this.
What are dynamics?
The third movement of a Classical symphony is usually this dance.
What is Minuet (Minuet and Trio)?