Name: 9th grade Music Days: Mr. Roach

Classical Time period worksheet

1) What are the dates of the Classical Era?

2) Why is it called the classical Era?

3) List 5 general characteristics of the classical era.

4) List the characteristics of Classical artwork.

5) For the following, list the differences between the Baroque and Classical Eras. Baroque Classical Melody

Harmony

Rhythm

Form

Texture

6) List 3 instrumental forms which composers used in the Classical era

7) What are the three parts to Sonata Allegro

8) Explain the development of the symphonic form from the baroque era through the classical period

9) Explain the development of the concerto from the baroque era through the classical period 10) What is a requiem?

11) What is absolute musicality

12) What is a Libretto

13) Explain the Patronage system as it pertains to the classical Era. Was it a good arrangement for composers?

14) List some of Mozart’s biographical information and musical accomplishments

15) List some of Beethoveen’s biographical information and musical accomplishments

16) List some of Haydn’s biographical information and musical accomplishments

17) How did the music of Beethoven compare to the music of Mozart

18) List the following composers in order from their birth.

Mozart Beethoven Haydn

19) What is a metronome and who was it invented for?

20) List one Classical instrument for each category. String- Woodwind- Brass- Keyboard-

21) Significant musical works

Listening #1 Composer: Title: Date: Texture: Form: Additional Information:

Listening #2 Composer: Title: Date: Texture: Form: Additional Information

Listening #3 Composer: Title: Date: Texture: Form: Additional Information

22) Of the three composers we studied during the Classical Era, which was your favorite or which resembles you the most. Please explain your answer.