Chapter 4: The Classical Period

How old was Franz Joseph Haydn when he died?

• 85

• 60

• 77

• 50

The "Surprise Symphony" was composed by Haydn (who had a sense of humor). Why was it so surprising?

• It had a vocalist

• There were cannons

• It didn't use stringed instruments

• It was very quiet and then had a loud blast.

Because of his exceptional talent, what type of group was Haydn invited to join at a young age?

• A choir for boys in Vienna

• The military

• A dance troupe

• A theatre company

Who assisted Haydn to begin taking formal music lessons?

• Prince Esterhazy

• A neighbor

• His cousin

• His maternal grandmother

How old was Haydn when he began music lessons?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Which two years indicate the span of Franz Joseph Haydn's life?

• 1720 - 1800

• 1732 - 1809

• 1735 - 1805

• 1750 - 1820

Where was Franz Joseph Haydn born?

• Rohrau, Austria

• Munich, Germany

• Salzburg, Austria

• Paris, France

What composer is considered to be "The Father of the Symphony?"

• Ludwig von Beethoven

• Franz Schubert

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Joseph Haydn

How old was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he died?

• 35

• 70

• 55

• 40

Which music genre of the following did Mozart NOT compose?

• Band music

• Church music

• Operas

• String Quartets