Hayden and the Emperor Quartet

Question 1

Hayden

Answer 1

1732-1809

Question 2

Birthplace

Answer 2

Rohrau, Austria

Question 3

Musical Contributions (5)

Answer 3

• Experimented with original ideas
• contributed to symphony and string quartet
• musical playfulness
• contributed to sonata form
• used simple diatonic melodies with a narrow range; influenced by folk songs and dances

Question 4

Genre of Emperor Quartet

Answer 4

string quartet

Question 5

Composition date

Answer 5

1797

Question 6

Inspiration

Answer 6

Based on an anthem/hymn written by Hayden

Question 7

Second Movement

Answer 7

• G major
• theme and (4) variations
• 2-2 time

-begins poco adagio, cantabile

Question 8

Theme and Variations

Answer 8

• Theme: sweetly (dolce), homophobic texture
• I: theme played by the 2nd violin

-II: cello theme

• III: viola theme
• IV: violin

Question 9

Teacher

Answer 9

Nicolo Porpora but also considered self-taught