Classical Era Study Guide 7

Question 1

The K. number following each Mozart work refers to the:

Answer 1

name of the man who catalogued his compositions.

Question 2

Haydn worked for many years for the:

Answer 2

Hungarian noble family of Esterhazy

Question 3

Late in his life, Haydn made several visits to __________, where he was commissioned to write a group of symphonies.

Answer 3

England

Question 4

Which best describes Beethoven’s compositional style?

Answer 4

A transitional composer whose early works reflected many Classical elements, and whose later works led the way to Romanticism

Question 5

Which was the historical force that had an impact on the Classical Era?

Answer 5

american, french, and industrial revolution

Question 6

The first movement of a classical concerto features sonata allegro form with:

Answer 6

a double exposition