WorksheetsMusic Final 2021
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
When Haydn was 6 years old, he went to live with a relative to further his....
science studies
reading comprehension
music education
Haydn developed his _____________ voice, and learned to play several musical instruments.
bass
soprano
tenor
Why was Haydn dismissed from a choir school at the age of 16?
causing mischief and lost his singing voice
joined the army
they didn't like his outfits
At the age of 29, Haydn went to work for which wealthy family?
Esterhazy
Rockefeller
Soros
Why is Haydn's Symphony # 94 nicknamed “The Surprise Symphony”?
It was a surprise to his father.
The abrupt change in dynamics in the opening theme.
Haydn once said, “I prefer to see the ________________ side of life.”
sad
quiet
humorous
Sturm und Drang began as a movement in _______________ literature.
French
German
Indian
Symphony No. 25 is widely known as the opening for what movie?
Gone With the Wind
Amadeus
Romeo and Juliet
What is “opera buffa”?
comic opera
serious opera
“Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” means…?
A little symphony
awful night music
a little night music
In music terms, what does ‘allegro’ mean?
fast, quick
slow
walking pace
In music terms, what is ‘andante’?
fast
slower, walking speed
loud
Define Theme-
a short story
poetry
main subject, idea in music
Define Chamber Music-
large orchestra
music for a small group of instrumentalists
music for bassoons
String Quartet-
group of 4 stringed instruments
group of 12 stringed instruments
group of 5 stringed instruments
Piano Trio-
a group of 3 performers with piano
a group consisting of piano and 2 other performers
a string quartet
What were Haydn's duties while working with the Esterhazy family?
cooking, cleaning
yard maintenance
composer, conductor, instrument maintenance
Define Motive-
a nice vase
a melodic and/or rhythmic idea
oboe composition
Describe the Esterhaza (palace).
over one hundred guests rooms, concert halls, opera house
large greenhouse
very small theater
Which period of music came first: Baroque or Classical?
Baroque
Classical
