Composers

Question 1

Two periods studies

Answer 1

Baroque and Classical

Question 2

Who was which period

Answer 2

Baroque- Bach and Handel
Classical- Mozart Beethoven Haydn

Question 3

3 characteristics of both classical and baroque period

compare and contrast

Answer 3

baroque- instrumental concerto became a staple, vocal and choral music still reigned supreme, Named after the popular ornate architectural style of the time, dark and dreary

classical- tuneful and elegant, clean, uncluttered style they thought reminiscent of Classical Greece, included masterful symphonies, sonatas, and string quartets

contrast- Baroque has a faster rhythm compared to classical.
compare- similiar types of ensembles such as operas orchestras and string quartets and solists.

Question 4

4 fact about each of the composers

Answer 4

Bach and Handel were both blinded by the same surgeon, Chevalier John Taylor.
Mozart’s mother died in France when he was young. Bach had 20 kids. Beethoven’s father forced him into music hopping that the boy would prove to be another prodigy like Mozart. Hadyn was homeless and poor but survived by playing the harpsichord