Composers
This composer, a child prodigy, is one of the most famous of the Classical era
Who is W.A. Mozart
What are dynamics?
Most of the music from the Classical era was performed in these 2 locations.
What are the church and royal courts?
This family of instruments has remained basically unchanged since the Baroque era
What is the String family?
These are 2 composers from the Baroque Era
Who are Bach and Handel?
This was a formal dance popular in the Classical period.
What is a minuet?
This describes the dynamics of many Classical compositions.
What is dramatic change?
This is the time period in which the piano was invented.
What is the Classical period?
This composer wrote the Messiah.
Who is G.F. Handel
This is the definition of polyphony
What is many melodic lines performed at the same time
Music of the Romantic period refers more to this rather than just love
What is emotion?
This instrument is considered the forerunner of the piano-forte.
What is the harpsichord?
This composer is often considered a bridge between the Classical and Romantic eras.
Who is Beethoven?
This term is used to describe music which has 1 main melody supported by the rest of the notes
What is homophonic?
In which period did composers experiment and push the boundaries of tonality?
What is the 20th Century/Modern era?
The clarinet was invented during this time period.
What is the Classical Period?
This composer was considered the father of the symphony & composed 104 of them.
This term is used to identify compositions which tell a story through the sounds of the orc
What is program music?
These are 2 characteristics of the music of the Baroque Period
What are complex and ornate?
During the Romantic period, this family was greatly expanded to create musical special effects
What is the Percussion family?