Fun Facts
Name one of Mozart's pets.
Dog, grasshopper, birds
What did he do a lot with his family as a boy?
Toured and performed around Europe
What type of story is the Magic Flute?
An fairytale Opera
Name an instrument for which Mozart wrote music.
Piano, violin, flute, organ
Name Mozart's main instrument.
The piano.
Name Mozart's first teacher.
His father
Describe his general state of health as a boy.
Sick much of the time
Where does the magic come from in this story?
Flute
What did he wear when composing his music?
An apron to keep the ink off his clothing
What instrument did Mozart nickname "The King Of Instruments"?
The Pipe Organ
In what year was Mozart born?
1756
What was Mozart afraid of?
Loud noises and ghosts
Name a character in the story.
Dragon, Queen Of Night, Sarastro, Birdcatcher/Papageno, Papagena
What was the name of the funeral music he once wrote?
Requiem
What instrument did his sister play?
The piano
What did he call his wife?
Little Mouse
What did the stranger dressed in black want from Mozart?
To write a Requiem (funeral music)
What is the main conflict in the story?
Good (Sarastro) verses Evil (The Queen of the Night)
Explain the word "prodigy" in terms of Mozart's boyhood year.
He was a genius at playing and composing music.
How many compositions did Mozart write?
Over 600
What was his favorite game?
Pool
What did Mozart die from?
Kidney failure and malnutrition
In what year was the Magic Flute written?
1791
What was his favorite music from the Magic Flute?
The PaPa duet.
What instrument did Mozart once say he did NOT like?
The Flute