CLASSICAL

Some of his most famous works include operas such as "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Don Giovanni," as well as symphonies like the "Jupiter Symphony" and his piano concerto series.

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Joseph Haydn

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. His works, such as the Symphony No. 9 ("Ode to Joy") and the Moonlight, Sonata, remain integral parts of the classical music repertoire.

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Joseph Haydn

He was an Austrian composer often referred to as the "Father of the Symphony"

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Joseph Haydn

He was an Austrian composer who bridged the Classical and Romantic periods in music. He is best known for his hundreds of Lieder (German art songs), which set poetry to music and explored a wide range of emotions and themes.

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Schubert

Some of his most famous compositions include the "Trout" Quintet, the "Unfinished" Symphony, and the song cycle "Winterreise."

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Schubert

Classical music spanned approximately 70 years from ____ to ____

• 1760-1820

• 1750-1820

• 1740-1820

It is characterized by a shift in musical style and composition techniques. This era followed the Baroque period and preceded the Romantic period.

• Baroque PerioD

• Pre-romantic

• Classical period of music

It is a musical composition based on the idea of a melodic theme which is often repeated with changes in melody, harmony, and rhythm.

• Theme and variations

• Ornamentation

• Contrasting mood

• Accessibility

He was also known as the "Father of the String Quartet."

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Joseph Haydn

• Franz Schubert

He was an Austrian composer and musician considered one of the most prodigious and influential composers in the history of Western music. In spite of his brief life he composed at a rapid pace, producing over 800 pieces that span almost every Western classical genre at the time.

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Schubert