Tuesday 16th August: Classwork

The following work needs to be completed in today's lesson. When completed (in a word document), you need to save and submit it to our regular Submit Folder on the school network.

Part One: Research- Wolfgang Amadeaus Mozart
Using the internet, you need to respond to the following questions. If you do this task properly, you will find enough information to write at least 250 words- this is what you should be aiming for. You must identify the websites that you used to conduct this research and must write in your own words to avoid needing to re-do it.

Questions:
1. What is a child prodigy/genius?
2. What did Mozart do at a young age to be called a child prodigy? Provide specific examples to support your response.
3. How would you describe Mozart's relationship with his dad Leopold? How did this impact on his life?
4. Why is Mozart considered to be one of the 'great Classical Composers' of the 18th Century? Support your answer with detailed reasons.
5. Define each of these genres that Mozart composed:
Opera
Serenade
Opera buffa
Violin sonata
Concerto
String quartet
String quintet
Piano sonata
Symphony

Part 2: Terminology Revision

Use the following Quizlet quiz to test your knowledge on these Year 9 Semester Two Music Terms

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Homework Task: Classical Music

The following questions need to be answered in your Music Book in full sentences and presented on entrance to the classroom in your next Music lesson.


1. What are the dates of the Classical Period? (When it began and when it finished)?

2. Who were the three leading composers of the Classical Period?

3. Why did the Classical Period emerge?

4. Making reference to the concepts of music, describe the musical characteristics of the Classical Period.