Classical Unit Introduction

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  1. 3. By the time he composed his 9th symphony, Beethoven had completely lost his _____________.
  2. 6. This U.S. President and Founding Father was an important architect of this time. He most famous building is the Monticello in Virginia.
  3. 9. Wrote the plays: Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro.
  4. 10. Means “New Classical.” Drama and theater used this term because they looked to the Greeks and Romans to make something new.
  5. 11. Denis Diderot co-founded this 70-volume compilation of scientific, technical and historical knowledge.
  6. 13. Composed the Marriage of Figaro.
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  1. 1. Considered the finest still-life painter of his time. Painted Menu de Gras.
  2. 2. The ____________Century is sometimes known as the “Age of Enlightenment”
  3. 4. French term that means “let do.” It refers to the idea that economic endeavors are best handled without government interference.
  4. 5. The “Age of Enlightenment” became increasingly __________ or nonreligious.
  5. 7. Composed the Moonlight Sonata.
  6. 8. A ___________ is an extended composition which usually lasts between 20-45 minutes and explores a range of tome colors and dynamics. It usually has four movements.
  7. 12. Wrote the Letters on Dancing and Ballets which revolutionized the ballet.