RCM 9 History Haydn and the String Quartet (T5)

Question 1

String Quartet Structure were the ____ during the Classical Era.

Answer 1

String Quartet Structure were the most important genre of chamber music during the Classical Era.

Question 2

String Quartets usually have ___ movement.

Answer 2

String Quartets usually have 4 movements

Question 3

In the 4 movements in a string quartet are in the order of the respective tempo : _____, _____, ____, _____.

Answer 3

In the 4 movements in a string quartet are in the order of the respective tempo : fast, slow, moderately fast and fast.

Question 4

String Quartet in C major was nicknamed the “_____”

Answer 4

String Quartet in C major was nicknamed the “Emperor Quartet”

Question 5

Where was Haydn born?

Answer 5

In a rural village in Austria

Question 6

Was his family supportive of his musical talent?

Answer 6

His family was musically inclined, despite not being able to read music. When he was five, Haydn’s family realised his musical talent.

Question 7

When Haydn was 6, he was sent to live in the bigger city of Hainburg, where he could _____ from he higher level of musical training. While there, he learned to play the ______ and ___. He also sang in the church choir.

Answer 7

When Haydn was 6, he was sent to live in the bigger city of Hainburg, where he could benefit from he higher level of musical training. While there, he learned to play the harpsichord and violin. He also sang in the church choir.

Question 8

He remained in the choir until he ____ began to change at age seventeen. unable to sing the ____ choral parts, he was ____

Answer 8

He remained in the choir until he voice began to change at age seventeen. unable to sing the high choral parts, he was dismissed

Question 9

After his dismissal from St. Stephen’s choir. What happened?

Answer 9

Haydn struggled to make ends meet, but was given a place to stay by a friend and worked as a music teacher and street musician.

Question 10

His luck changed from struggling to make ends meet when he became an _____ for Italian composer Nicola Porpora. Porpora taught his the fundamentals of music composition including _____. His reputation slowly grew following the performance of his first ____.

Answer 10

HHis luck changed from struggling to make ends meet when he became an accompanist for Italian composer Nicola Porpora. Porpora taught his the fundamentals of music composition including counterpoint. His reputation slowly grew following the performance of his first opera.

Question 11

He was eventually hired as ________ to Count Ferdinand von Morzin. Feeling ______ secure, he married Maria Anna Theresia Keller, but sadly didn’t have a happy marriage.

Answer 11

He was eventually hired as Kappelmeister to Count Ferdinand von Morzin. Feeling economically secure secure, he married Maria Anna Theresia Keller, but sadly didn’t have a happy marriage.

Question 12

Got offered another job as ______ by the wealthy Esterhazy family.

Answer 12

Got offered another job as Kappelmeister by the wealthy Esterhazy family.

Question 13

In 1779, Haydn ______ his contract with the Esterhazy family. Previously, all Haydn’s _____ belonged to the Esterhazy family, but now with his new contract, was able to accept commissions from others and sell his work.

Answer 13

In 1779, Haydn renegotiated his contract with the Esterhazy family. Previously, all Haydn’s compositions belonged to the Esterhazy family, but now with his new contract, was able to accept commissions from others and sell his work.

Question 14

Haydn Later Years (Oratorios)

Answer 14

Haydn wrote oratorios such as The Creation and The Seasons as well as several masses and more string quartets. In 1802, he retired due to his declining health. Died in 1809.

Question 15

String Quartet Theme
Five phrases _____
_____ texture

Answer 15

String Quartet Theme
Five phrases AABCC
Homophonic texture

Question 16

String Quartet Structure
Key:
Form:
Tempo:
Meter:

Answer 16

String Quartet Structure
Key: G major
Form: theme and variations (four) 
Tempo: begins Poco adagio, cantabile 
Meter: A

Question 17

Haydn’s music embrace aspects of ___________

Answer 17

Haydn’s music embrace aspects of the main currents of his time.

Question 18

Haydn is regarded as the “father” of the symphony and string quartet because….

Answer 18

of his significant contributions to establishing both genres.

Question 19

Haydn contributed to the development of _______, which he utilised in his symphonies, sonatas and string quartets.

Answer 19

Haydn contributed to the development of sonata form, which he utilised in his symphonies, sonatas and string quartets.

Question 20

Haydn was influenced by ___ songs and dances, and often used simple _____ melodies

Answer 20

Haydn was influenced by folk songs and dances, and often used simple diatonic melodies

Question 21

In Haydn’s music, humour and playfulness demonstrated by sudden _____ changes or abrupt ____.

Answer 21

In Haydn’s music, humour and playfulness demonstrated by sudden dynamic changes or abrupt silences.

Question 22

In Haydn’s music, _____ elements include sudden accents and bold changes of chords or keys; for example, his use of a loud C major chord in The Creation to depict the word “___”

Answer 22

In Haydn’s music, dramatic elements include sudden accents and bold changes of chords or keys; for example, his use of a loud C major chord in The Creation to depict the word “light”

Question 23

Haydn had a long and distinguished ____ as a _____ and was admired and revered throughout Europe

Answer 23

Haydn had a long and distinguished career as a composer and was admired and revered throughout Europe