The Synphony

Question 1

What is a symphony?

Answer 1

Orchestral work originally intended to act as a prelude to another work such as opera or a play

Question 2

When does the symphony start to become a stand alone work?

Answer 2

Mid 18th century

Question 3

Who was the first significant composer to symphony?

Answer 3

Giovanni Battista Sammartini

Question 4

How many movements did a symphony typically have?

Answer 4

3, 1st fast and serious, 2nd slow lyrical gentle, 3rd fast and dance like

Question 5

In the mid 18th century what was the additional movement between the second and third called?

Answer 5

Minuet, fairly quick and exuberant

Question 6

What does the symphony coincide with?

Answer 6

The rise of of the public concert

Question 7

What were the main cities with concert halls in Europe?

Answer 7

London, Leipzig, Berlin, Vienna

Question 8

Who was one of the most prolific symphony writers?

Answer 8

Josef Haydn 1732-1809

Question 9

Who was Haydn’s employer?

Answer 9

Nikoloaj Esterhazy

Question 10

Which counties developed the genre the most?

Answer 10

German speaking counties

Question 11

Which artist is said to be the yard stick for others to follow?

Answer 11

Beethoven

Question 12

Which song did Beethoven write in 1803-04 which became one of the most popular of all symphonies?

Answer 12

Eroica

Question 13

When did symphony become the most important genre?

Answer 13

Mid 19th century

Question 14

What was the first orchestra layout created by Haydn?

Answer 14

2 of flutes oboes bassoons horns and trumpets, 3 violins, 1 viola cellos and bass, timpani

Question 15

How large was Haydns orchestra at the performance in Kings theatre london?

Answer 15

59 piece orchestra

Question 16

What is an example of how symphony has effected popular culture?

Answer 16

Statues all over the world, e.g. Vienna and New York

Question 17

What does symphony rise to?

Answer 17

Social prestige

Question 18

What was a symphony made up off?

Answer 18

Professional performers mixed with local Ones at hand

Question 19

What happens as pierces got larger?

Answer 19

Growth of cultural capital

Question 20

How much did Gustav Mahlers 2nd symphony sell for?

Answer 20

4 million

Question 21

When have symphonies been played?

Answer 21

At big events such as the falling of the Berlin Wall

Question 22

What were the main attractions in the symphony?

Answer 22

A solo vocal or instrument

Question 23

What was Beethoven always portrayed as?

Answer 23

Very sad and depressed