This composer had a total of 20 children and was married to two different women. He also became blind.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach
100
This period was focused on simplicity and occurred around 1750-1820.
What is the Classical Period
100
This instrument was popular during the Baroque period and can be as large as church.
What is an organ
100
This oratorio was written by Handel and includes the "Hallelujah Chorus".
What is The Messiah
100
Bach had two wives. How long did he wait when the first on died to marry the second wife?
What is a year or less
200
This composer was part of the Vienna boys choir and was called "The Father of the String Quartet." He was also known for his humorous character.
Who is Franz Joseph Haydn
200
This musical period occurred from 1600-1750 and was focused on fancy decoration and ornamentation (e.g. trills, grace notes, turns).
What is the Baroque period
200
Name another instrument that was popular in the Baroque period that used keys like a piano.
What is harpsichord or clavichord
200
This symphony was written by Haydn and soft passages followed by shockingly loud notes where you would not expect them.
What is The Surprise Symphony
200
This song was composed by Haydn and during the song the players left one by one to get the attention of the prince who was forcing them to work.
What is The Farewell
300
This composer loved playing duets with his sister and when he was five he played for an Austrian emperor.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
300
a musical play based on a Bible story or Scripture. However, it is not acted out, just sung and played.
What is an oratorio
300
What was the piano called when it was first invented?
What is pianoforte
300
This opera was written by Beethoven and the name of the opera is sung very very quickly by a man in the opera.
What is Figaro
300
The Messiah by Handel is made up of three parts. Which part includes the Hallelujah Chorus.
What is Part Two.
400
This composer's father forbid any musical instruments in their home, yet he secretly played a small clavier in the attic and became a virtuoso on the organ.
Who is George Frideric Handel
400
How many movements does a sonata have?
What is three
400
What was the small, stringed instrument that Handel, Haydn, Bach, and Beethoven played.
What is the violin
400
The oratorio written by Haydn that has to do with one of the stories in the beginning of the Bible.
What is Creation
400
Who invented the piano?
Who is Christofori
500
The name of Mozart's sister.
What is Nannerl
500
This is the name for a director of a choir or orchestra. Haydn was this. Hint:it starts with a "K".
What is Kapellmeister
500
This piece was written by Beethoven and is an extremely popular piano piece.
What is Fur Elise
500
Name the a symphony or quartet composed by Hadyn. Hint: They all have nicknames for what they sound like.
What is the Joke, The Bird, The Clock, The Frog, or The Sunrise.
500
Beethoven wrote an opera about this "magical" instrument.