The Classical Period

What years did the Classical Period of music span?

• 1620-1700

• 1730-1820

• 1830-1900

• 1750-1830

Who is know as the "Father of the Symphony"?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Joseph Haydn

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• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

True or False: Mozart wrote a total of 600 works of music

• True

• False

A Classical symphony typically has how many movements?

• 3

• 6

• 4

• 3

The first movement of a Classical Symphony, also called a Sonata, uses these letters to describe the form.

Draw your best Mozart

What event did NOT happen during the Classical period?

• The American Revolution

• The Korean War

• Rise of the Paris Conservatory

• The French Revolution

The names of the three parts of sonata form, in order, are called?

• Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato

• Recapitulation, Exposition,

  Developement

• Development, Exposition,

  Recapitulation

• Exposition, Development, Recapitulation

The "Surprise Symphony" was written by Joesph Haydn who had quite the sense of humor. What was it so surprising?

• It starts very quite then blasts to wake up the audience.

• It had canons in the background

• There's an improv section

• It had a vocalist

Name two different musical characteristics of the Classical Period.