Composer's Quiz

Where was Franz Joseph Haydn born?

• Germany

• Austria

• Slovenia

• England

Haydn is considered one of the greatest composers of the _____________________ era.

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Modern

Who did Haydn work for during much of his life?

• King Henry VIII

• Count Giucciardi

• Prince Esterhazy

• Emperor Joseph II

Haydn is considered one of the greatest composers of the _____________________ era.

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Modern

Since he wrote so many, Haydn was nicknamed the ______________________________________________.

• Haydn Seek

• Father of the Symphony

• Royal Composer of Songs

• Grandfather of Music

After his employer died, where did Haydn decide to travel to and live?

• London

• Paris

• Copenhagen

• Amsterdam

True or False:

Haydn spent 30 years working for a wealthy, Hungarian prince.

• True

• False

As a child, Haydn was a soloist in a

• band

• boychoir

• Ballet company

• string quartet

How many symphonies did Haydn compose?

• 30

• 16

• 12

• 104

True or False: Haydn began composing while still a teenager?

• True

• False