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

• Simple and Structured

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

• Piano

• Trumpet

• Oboe

• Theremin

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.

Where was Mozart originally from?

• France

• Austria

• Italy

• Britain

How old was Mozart when he was first writing music?

• 12

• 7

• 5

• 8

How was Beethoven able to write music when he was deaf? (one word)

Between what years did the Classical Era take place?

Which of these is NOT a Classical Era Composer.

• Bach

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Schubert

Who composed the "Eroica" Symphony?

• Brahms

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Lawrence