Classical Period Flashcards
When was the classical period?
1750-1820
term taken from styles of art influenced by Greek and Roman sculptures
classical
What were the four basic criteria that music needed to meet?
universal, aristocracy and middle class, expressive, natural and free
What family did Haydn work for?
Esterhazys
What was Haydn’s nickname?
Papa Haydn
Haydn was known as what?
The Father of the Symphony
large work for orchestra
symphony
What is a surprise symphony and why were they created?
it has surprise accents throughout. Haydn got tired of people falling asleep at his concerts.
Who was a child prodigy, had a musical family, and had been composing since 5, and performing for nobility at 6?
Mozart
what is background music for outdoor/garden parties, concerts in homes of family/friends, weddings, bdays. usually for a small ensemble
serenade
who had Mozart say this about him: “keep an eye on him- he will make a noise in the world someday”
Beethoven
who became a well respected pianist
Beethoven
What disease affected Beethoven and when did he get it?
He started to go deaf in his early 20s and lost all hearing in 1802. wrote to his brother about it
Who wrote Symphony No. 9
Beethoven
what was the finale in symphony No. 9, was a transition to Romantic Period, and had profound emotional expression?
Ode to Joy
Ode to Joy was unprecedented meaning?
uses full chorus and vocal soloists with the orchestra
What piece did beethoven write for letting workers go home
Farewell symphony
a system where a composer accepted exclusive employment under a patron
patronage system
How was Haydn with patronage?
he completely part of the system, employed by Esterhazys
How was Mozart with patronage?
he resented it, but couldn’t make money otherwise
How was Beethoven with patronage?
he was the first to break away.
How did Beethoven earn money?
gifts from rich people and teaching lessons
what did Beethoven give rise to?
rise of music publishing meant more people could buy and perform his music
what is the movement of a symphony
fast-slow-fast-faster
how many symphonies did Haydn write
106+
What country is Haydn from?
Austria
blank and clarity of structure were important elements in the classical period
balance
Where was Mozart from?
Salzburg, Austria
What country was Beethoven from?
Germany
the second movement of the surprise symphony was what
themes and variations
this composer’s blank was an alcoholic that made him practice piano and support the rest of the house. Name the composer and blank
Beethoven’s father
this composer’s blank took him and his sister on tours. Name composer and blank
Mozart’s father
