Classical Era: Exam 4 Flashcards
The classical period in music ranged from:
1750-1825
Which is not a characteristic of Classical style in music?
use of basso continuo
The “K” number following all of Mozart’s compositions refers to:
the man who cataloged his compositions
In sonata-allegro form, the section that features the most tension, drama through melodic and motivic interplay, and allows the composer to “show his or her stuff” is called:
The development
A string quartet consists of:
2 violins, viola, and cello
Beethoven’s temperament could best be described as:
explosive and independent
Which composer rebelled against the patronage system and struggled to achieve financial independence?
Mozart
Who has Hayden’s principal patron?
Prince Esterhazy
Beethoven changed the format of the symphony in his later works, changing the third movement to:
A scherzo
During the Classical era, the most popular instrument for concertos were the piano and __________.
violin
The “Viennese School” refers to Hayden, Mozart, and ___________.
Beethoven
Eine Kleine Nachmusick is a serenade by __________.
Mozart
___________ was the composer who went totally deaf at the end of his career.
Beethoven
The composer known affectionately as “Papa” by his contemporaries was _________.
Haydn
The city at the center of music life in Europe during the Classical Era was ________.
Vienna
