Classical Flashcards
When was the classical period from
1750-1810
How did composers earn money in the beginning of the classical period
Composers earned money by working for wealthy princes, dukes and bishops
Why did classical music have to be formal , elegant, and well balanced
To reflect the importance of the composers employers
Who were the 2 greatest classical composers
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn
What did Mozart do
Developed the symphony and brought it to new heights, and composed operas
What was Haydn known for and what did he do
Known as “the father of the string quartet” he also composed symphonies
When was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born
1756-1791
Where was Mozart born
Salzburg, Austria
Who was mozarts father, and what did he do ?
Leopold was a violinist , composer , choirmaster to the archbishop of Salzburg
How old was Mozart when he composed his first piece
5
How old was Mozart when he published his first piece
7
How old was Mozart when he wrote his first opera
12
What happened in 1792 with Mozart
Leopold took Mozart and his sister Maria Anna (nannerl) to Vienna court . Which is the Austrian capital of performing
What is Salzburg also known as
Mozarts home Town
What are the various works Mozart composed
Operas, symphonies, concertos, masses, chamber music
What are mozarts famous operas
The marriage of figaro, don Giovanni, the magic flute
What are mozarts instrumental works
Symphony number 42, eine Kleine nachtmusik (string quartet) , minuet in G (piano work) Ronda alla Turca (piano work)
What is the magic flute
A famous German opera , that can also be called singspieel
What is an opera
An art form, in which singers and musicians perform , a dramatic work, combining text and music
What is a sing spieel
Opera with dialogue , many times has a comic or sentimental plot
What does the libretto mean
Story of the opera
What voice is sarastro , the high priest of isis
Bass
What voice is tamino , the Egyptian prince
Tenor
What voice is papageno the bird catcher
Baritone
What voice is the queen of the night
Coloratura soprano
What voice is pamina
Lyrical soprano
What voice is papagena
Soprano
What is a duet
Composition for two players or singers
What is an aria
Vocal work for soloist
When was Franz Joseph Haydn born
1732-1809
What is Haydn known as
Father of the symphony , father of the string quartet
If Hayden’s parents were so poor they couldn’t afford lessons , how did Haydn go to lessons ?
At 6 he went to go live with his cousin johan Mathias frank , the local schoolmaster, choir director of church . Who helped Haydn begun his career
How did Haydn spend most of his career
As a director of music and as a court musician for the wealthy estherhazy family , where he composed most of his music here
What is Haydn known for
His symphonies and quartets
What are some famous Haydn symphonies and quartets
Farwell symphony , surprise symphony , string quartett op.32
What is a menuet
Stately dance, in moderate triple time
What are the 6 categories the history of music is divided into
Medieval, reniscance, baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century
