Classical Period

The following are Classical Period composers, except:

• Joseph Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Richard Strauss

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

They called the style of light, graceful music at the time (a)   .

Name 3 or more forms from the Classical Period.

The Classical Period began in the year (a)   .

The Classical Period ended in the year (a)   .

Which form was the most popular during the Classical Period?

• Rondo

• Theme and Variations

• Minuet and Trio

• Sonata

What instrument was used before the piano took over?

• Trumpet

• Harp

• Horn

• Harpsichord

This city was one of the music centers of the world during the Classical Period:

• Amsterdam

• Vienna

• Cairo

• Rio de Janeiro

List 2 or more characteristics of music from the Classical Period.

Bonus question:

The death of who signaled the beginning of the Classical Period/the switch from Baroque to Classical?

In other words, what important composer died at the end of the Baroque period?