Classical Music and Enlightenment Era

The video explores the contributions of the Viennese Classics: Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. It highlights the transition from Baroque to Classical music during the Enlightenment, focusing on Vienna as a cultural hub. Haydn's development of the symphony and orchestra, Mozart's operatic innovations, and Beethoven's powerful compositions and personal struggles are discussed, showcasing their lasting impact on music and culture.

What era is known as the 'Age of Reason'?

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Enlightenment

• Romantic

Which city was considered the musical capital of Europe during the Enlightenment?

• Berlin

• London

• Vienna

• Paris

Who is known as the 'father of the symphony'?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What was Haydn's significant contribution to the development of classical music?

• Invention of the violin

• Development of the opera

• Introduction of the piano

• Creation of the symphonic orchestra

At what age did Mozart gain European fame?

• 6 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 8 years

Which language did Mozart use for many of his operas, breaking from tradition?

• German

• Italian

• French

• English

What major event influenced Beethoven's revolutionary spirit?

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Russian Revolution

What personal challenge did Beethoven face that deeply affected his life and work?

• Mental illness

• Paralysis

• Deafness

• Blindness

Which of Beethoven's symphonies includes the 'Ode to Joy'?

• Seventh Symphony

• Fifth Symphony

• Third Symphony

• Ninth Symphony

What is the official anthem of the European Union?

• Ode to Joy

• Haydn's Symphony No. 94

• Mozart's Requiem

• Beethoven's Fifth Symphony