Music History Survey

Spring 2016
Worksheet #6
1. In 1761, Haydn began working for the Esterhazy family, the most powerful noble family in Hungary.
a) What was Haydns title? What were some of his duties?

b) In what important ways did Haydns employment with the Esterhazy family shape his career and craft?

2. Haydn is known as the father of ____________________. How many compositions for this genre did
he write? Why was he so prolific?

3. <Listening: Symphony No.104 in D Major> Describe the form of this symphony. What were some of
its notable features?