Haydn Quiz
10 Questions
| Attempts: 333
Quiz from Ashby Musical Enterprises' course, History 1.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who was Haydn's principal patron?
- A.
Lord Nelson
- B.
Prince Esterhazy
- C.
Mozart
- D.
Ignace Pleyel
Correct Answer
B. Prince Esterhazy -
- 2.
Name the year of Haydn's birth.
Correct Answer
1732 - 3.
What was Haydn's nationality?
Correct Answer
Austrian - 4.
Which of the following was NOT a nickname applied to Haydn?
- A.
Father of the String Quartet
- B.
Father Haydn
- C.
Papa Haydn
Correct Answer
B. Father Haydn -
- 5.
Haydn used humour in his music through unexpected elements.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
Which of the following does not represent a nickname assigned to a composition by Haydn?
- A.
London
- B.
The Creation
- C.
The Four Seasons
- D.
Fifths
Correct Answer
C. The Four Seasons -
- 7.
What position did Haydn hold for the majority of his life?
Correct Answer
Kapellmeister
Music Director - 8.
Where did Haydn retire?
Correct Answer
Vienna - 9.
What association did Haydn have with Oxford University?
- 10.
What was Haydn's death date?
Correct Answer
1809
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