Classical Period
The term used to describe how Classical music should appeal to everybody.
Universal
The nickname given to Mozart's sister, who he toured all of Europe with as a young boy.
Nannerl
Haydn spent most of his childhood performing in these ensembles.
Church choirs
Why did Beethoven's father invest in his sons musical ability?
He hoped to gain income from it / profit from it.
The ___________ and the _________________ are regarded as the symphony's ancestors.
Sinfonia & Opera Overture
True or False: Music of the Classical Period was intended to be both noble (formal) and entertaining.
True
The year and country of Mozart's birth.
1756, Austria
The year and country of Haydn's birth.
1732, Austria
The year and country of Beethoven's birth.
1770, Germany
A symphony usually consists of three or four _______________.
Movements
The term "classical" is taken from the artistic influence of ______ and _______ sculptures.
Greek and Roman
This German word was used to refer to Mozart's outstanding musical ability from a young age.
"Wunderkind" ("wonder child")
The wealthy family that Haydn worked for throughout most of his life.
The Esterhazy family
At what age did Beethoven begin to lose his hearing?
Twenty-eight
The first symphonies were written by composers in northern _________.
Italy
This term describes how composers tried to break away from the traditional system of patronage.
Emancipation
At what age did Mozart complete his first two operas?
Thirteen
The instrument that Haydn's father played.
What is an example of Beethoven's legendary temper?
Three hot food at a waiter, swept candles off of a piano during a bad performance, struck a choirboy.
Solo concertos were popular in the Classical Period. It became tradition for the soloist to play an improvised cadenza. How would the soloist signal the orchestra to re-enter at the end of their cadenza?
Playing a long trill
Freelance
After his mother passed away, Mozart returned to his hometown where he worked as an ____________ for the local Archbishop.
Organist
The titles of two oratorios composed by Haydn.
"The Creation" & "The Seasons"
Which two of Beethoven's symphonies are his most famous?
Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 9
These are three different types of entertainment music that were used by Classical composers.
Divertimento, cassation, and serenade.