Classical Music Flashcard

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What continent did Classical Music come from?

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Europe

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This composer is nicknamed the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the String Quartet", for essentially introducing both genres

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Haydn

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Beethoven struggled with what during his lifetime?

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Hearing loss

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Why weren't there many women composers in Classical music?

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Lack of self-belief and opportunity

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Which symphony is rumored to have been written with contrasting dynamics in an effort to keep a sleepy king awake?

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Surprise Symphony

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Which of the following composers was considered a child prodigy and died at a young age? Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude Debussy

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Which of the following composers was born in France? Gustav Holst, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude Debussy

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Claude Debussy

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'Ode to Joy' was written by which Classical composer?

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Beethoven

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Which of the following are countries in Europe? Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Korea, China, Italy, France, Germany, Mexico, Canada, United States

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Italy, France, Germany

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Which of the following was composed by Gustav Holst? Moonlight Sonata, Clair de Lune, The Planets, Surprise Symphony

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The Planets