Classical Facts
Name 3 characteristics of the Classical Period
Simple, Balanced and Ordered
What happened to Beethoven in his life that made writing music more difficult?
He went deaf.
What instrument did the piano replace?
The harpsicord
Name any instrument in the string family.
violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, guitar, banjo...
What is your music teachers name?
Ms. Shepard
In what years did the Classical Period occur?
1750-1820
Where was Beethoven from?
Europe or Germany
Why did the piano become more popular?
You could play soft and loud
Who is the daddy of the string quartet?
Haydn
What is Ms. Shepard's favorite color today?
Blue.
Were the orchestras bigger or smaller than the Baroque period?
Bigger
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
9 Symphonies
What was the original name for the piano?
The pianoforte
What instrument was in the center of the Baroque orchestra?
The harpsicord.
What is Ms. Shepard's favorite food?
Pizza.
Where did conductors face?
The audience
Why didn't Beethoven meet Mozart?
His mother was sick and he had to leave.
Explain how a piano makes sound.
Press down the key. The key moves a hammer. The hammer strikes the string.
Name a part of the violin?
strings, bridge, chin rest, scroll, tuning pegs
What kind of animal does Ms. Shepard have? Double points if you know his name!!!
Cat. His name is Wayne!
What is another word for melody?
Tune
Who was Beethoven's teacher?
Haydn
Explain how the Harpsicord makes sound?
Press down the key. The key moves a quill. The quill PLUCKS the string.
What instruments are in a quartet?
2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello
What instrument did Ms. Shepard learn to play as a child? Double points if you can tell me what instrument family it is in.
The piano. The percussion family.