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French composer and theorist who tried to establish a rational foundation for harmonic practice.
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The first early pianoforte was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori.
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King of Prussia who was a patronage of Prussian arts, a flutist, and a composer.
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Empfindsamkeit composer who worked in Berlin as a chamber harpsichordist for Frederick the Great.
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Brought about operatic reform in Italian opera seria.
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Musical style where many ornaments (trills, turns, grace notes) are used.
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One of the most original and inventive composers, hired by the Esterhazy family.
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Invented by Sammartini, originally had 3 movements but a 4th was added and became the standard format.
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Italian composer who composed 94 operas.
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Genre and performing ensemble consisting of 2 violins, viola, and cello. There is no conductor and all voices are treated equally.
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Successful court composer for Vienna.
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Mozart's older sister and equally skilled musician.
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Child prodigy who was a keyboard virtuoso, good violinist and dancer. Was largely a freelance composer.
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Blind composer and keyboardist known for her excellent memory.
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Piano Concerto composed by Mozart, written for one of his students.
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Composed by Haydn as a theme and variations where each instrument takes turns with the main theme.
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Oratorio composed by Hadyn near the end of his career.
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Trumpet with keys similar to woodwind instruments.