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. .