Music History Exam 1 Questions Answered Correctly – Expert Verified | Latest Version 2024/2025

Why was Stamitz's orchestra referred to as an "army of generals"? - They were all really good musicians that understood theory, they could compose too Why is Op. 33, no. 2 nicknamed the "Joke" quartet? - The ending, Haydn brings back the main theme yet again and puts multiple long pauses in the middle of the phrases to make the listener think the piece is done multiple times. Why is London important in Haydn's life? - He moved there after getting fired from the Esterhazy family, also went on two tours throughout London. Who was Beethoven's 3rd Symphony originally dedicated to? Why did he change his mind? - Napoleon Bonaparte (named symphony "Bonaparte"), he changed his mind when Napoleon declared himself emperor and Beethoven didn't like that. Who standardized the use of minuet and trio within the symphony? - Stamitz Who is the librettist of Don Giovanni? - Da Ponte Which family did Haydn work for? - Esterhazy Where was Gluck working at the time he made his reforms on opera seria? - Vienna Where is Stamitz work? - Mannheim Where did Sammartini work? - Milan Where did Mozart move to in 1781? - Vienna Where are cadenzas usually placed? - At a cadential 6/4