MUSIC - Who is Mozart?

Question 1

He was one of the most well-known composers of the classical period.

Answer 1

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 2

Where was Mozart born?

Answer 2

Salzburg, Austria

Question 3

When was Mozart born?

Answer 3

January 27, 1756

Question 4

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Mozart’s FATHER was a successful composer, violinist, and assistant concertmaster at the Salzburg court.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Mozart was known as _________ for his exemplary musical _______ at an ______ age.

Answer 5

(1) child prodigy
(2) talent
(3) early

Question 6

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Mozart was also a _______ virtuoso.

Answer 6

violin

Question 7

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Mozart composed minuets and ________ when he was only _____ years old.

Answer 7

(1) symphonies
(2) nine

Question 8

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Mozart spent his childhood traveling around _______, playing for the nobles, _______, and the public.

Answer 8

(1) Europe
(2) royalty

Question 9

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Mozart’s body was thrown into a common _______ in the _______ of ___________________.

Answer 9

(1) grave
(2) churchyard
(3) St. Mark in Vienna, Austria

Question 10

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Mozart died as a RICH man despite his fame and exemplary musical talent.

Answer 10

FALSE; poor

Question 11

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Mozart was baptized as _____________________.

Answer 11

Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart

Question 12

When did Mozart die?

Answer 12

December 5, 1791