Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

How old was Mozart when he started teaching himself to play harpsichord?

• 3

• 12

• 21

• 25

Mozart could memorize long pieces of music and improvise new music.

• True

• False

Why was Mozart forced to borrow money from friends?

• Mozart had trouble finding work that paid enough for the way he wanted to live.

• Mozart was robbed and he lost all his belongings.

• Mozart owed the local mafia money.

How old was Mozart when he died?

• 85

• 18

• 35

• 112

How many works did Mozart compose?

• Over 600.

• 112

• 320

• 60

Mozart was born in Austria in 1756.

• True

• False

Mozart composed all of the following except:

• Operas

• Concertos

• Symphonies

• Movie Soundtracks

Who was Mozart's music teacher while growing up?

• Leopold Mozart, his father.

• Salieri, court composer to Emperor Joseph II.

• Nannerl, his sister.

A minuet is a pattern dance in ¾ time for groups of couples, originating in 17th century France.

• True

• False