Exploring the Life of Haydn

Who was Franz Joseph Haydn?

• Franz Joseph Haydn was a renowned physicist.

• Franz Joseph Haydn was a political leader.

• Franz Joseph Haydn was a famous painter.

• Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer.

What period is Haydn associated with?

• Romantic period

• Renaissance period

• Baroque period

• Classical period

What musical forms did Haydn help develop?

• Opera and ballet

• Concerto and sonata

• Fugue and rondo

• Symphony and string quartet

Why is Haydn referred to as the 'Father of the Symphony'?

• Haydn was known for his operas and vocal music.

• Haydn was primarily a conductor and not a composer.

• Haydn invented the piano sonata form.

• Haydn is referred to as the 'Father of the Symphony' because he played a crucial role in the development and formalization of the symphonic genre.

How many symphonies did Haydn compose?

• 78

• 95

• 104

• 110

What is one of Haydn's most famous works?

• The Four Seasons

• Piano Sonata No. 14 ('Moonlight Sonata')

• Symphony No. 94 in G major ('Surprise Symphony')

• Symphony No. 40 in G minor

In what year was Haydn born?

• 1740

• 1725

• 1755

• 1732

Where was Haydn born?

• Rohrau, Austria

• Vienna, Austria

• Prague, Czech Republic

• Budapest, Hungary

Who were Haydn's parents?

• Johann Sebastian Bach and Anna Magdalena

• Mathias Haydn and Maria Koller

• Ludwig van Beethoven and Therese Malfatti

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Constanze Weber

What character traits are reflected in Haydn's music?

• Playfulness, wit, inventiveness, humor, and balance.

• Seriousness, rigidity, monotony, and chaos.

• Melancholy, aggression, and complexity.

• Simplicity, dullness, and predictability.