1.1.2 Classical: The Operas of Mozart

• Mozart composed his first opera at the age of 11.


  True
• Classical period operas feature more balanced and symmetrical musical structures
• Mozart's operas feature greater emphasis on character development
• Classical period operas placed greater emphasis on dramatic expression
• Mozart's operas influenced the transition from the Baroque to the Classical style
• In Mozart's operas, character development received greater emphasis
• Where was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?

  Salzburg
• Mozart's operas were influential in transitioning the genre from the Baroque to the Classical style.Classical
• Match the features of Baroque and Classical operas.

  Baroque Operas ↔️ Limited character depth

  Classical Operas ↔️ Balanced musical structures
• What was the overall style of Baroque operas?

  Ornate
• Mozart's operas are known for their greater emphasis on character development compared to earlier Baroque operas.greater
• What were the key changes in opera during the Classical period compared to the Baroque era?

  Character development, balanced structures
• Mozart's operas placed greater emphasis on character psychology and dramatic expression
• In Mozart's operas, recitative and arias were more integrated than in Baroque operas.


  True
• Major works by Mozart include *The Marriage of Figaro*, *Don Giovanni*, and *Così fan tutte
• *Don Giovanni* is a dark drama that delves into the psychology of its womanizing protagonist
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg
• Mozart spent much of his career in Vienna
• Mozart's operas emphasize dramatic expression and character psychology.


  True
• Classical period operas saw a shift in style compared to the Baroque era.


  True
• Mozart's operas maintain the balance and symmetry characteristic of the Classical style.


  True
• Mozart's operas are known for their emphasis on balanced musical structures.

  True
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a prolific Austrian composer who made significant contributions to the opera genre.opera
• Mozart composed his first opera at the age of 11.


  True
• Order the historical periods in music chronologically.

  1️⃣ Baroque

  2️⃣ Classical
• Classical operas, exemplified by Mozart, placed greater emphasis on character development and dramatic expression.expression
• Mozart's operas focused on character psychology and dramatic realism.


  True
• In which city did Mozart spend much of his career composing his most famous operas?

  Vienna
• Mozart's operas maintained the formal balance and symmetry characteristic of the Classical style.


  True
• Mozart's operas placed greater emphasis on character psychology and dramatic expression.psychology
• Compared to Baroque operas, Mozart's musical structures were more balanced and symmetrical
• Mozart's operas maintained formal balance while focusing on character development and dramatic realism
• *The Marriage of Figaro* is a comic opera that explores themes of class and gender dynamics.


  True
• *Così fan tutte* satirizes human relationships and the nature of fidelity
• Mozart's operas are characterized by a more balanced and symmetrical musical structure
• Match the musical element with its characteristic in Mozart's operas:

  Structure ↔️ Balanced and symmetrical

  Use of Recitative and Arias ↔️ Increased integration

  Harmony and Melody ↔️ Classical, elegant style
• Mozart's operas transitioned away from the ornate harmonies of the Baroque era to a more Classical, elegant and refined style.
• Baroque operas integrated recitative and arias more seamlessly than Mozart's operas.

  False
• Match the musical element with its description in Baroque and Classical operas:

  Structure in Baroque Operas ↔️ Episodic, loosely connected scenes

  Use of Recitative and Arias in Classical Operas ↔️ Increased integration

  Harmony and Melody in Baroque Operas ↔️ Ornate, complex

  Overall Style in Classical Operas ↔️ Classical, elegant
• When was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?

  1756