Classical Era

What historical events happened during the Classical Era?

• Vietnam and Korean Wars

• World War I and World War II

• The American and French Revolutions

• The Gulf War and the American Civil War

Music from the Baroque Era was known to be heavily ornamented and structured. In comparison to the Baroque music, how is the music of the Classical Era defined?

• Heavy and Dark

• Scary and Ominous

• Funny and Carefree

• Light and Simple

Name three famous classical composers.

What musical instrument became more commonly used during the Classical Era?

• Piano

• Trumpet

• Oboe

• Theremin

What is the difference between an orchestra and a band?

What made the orchestra different in the Classical Era then from any Era before?

• The number of musicians became smaller and the group became more confined.

• They added the Theremin because of its new unique sound.

• The number of musicians became larger allowing for a stronger ensemble with more sound.

• They added triangle solos.

What is an opera?

Name one famous opera.

• The Marriage of Figaro

• Hamilton

• Romeo and Juliet

• the Princess Bride

What country inspired the style of the Classical Era?

• Spain

• Germany

• Italy

• Greece

Wunderkind is a German word to describe Mozart. What does wunderkind mean in English?

• A wonderful person

• An amazing musician

• A child prodigy

• A piano player