By: Debbie Tyson, Shelly Lawyer and Andrew Schell

• December 16, 1770 –March 26, 1827

• Born in Bonn, Germany• He suffered from Tinnitus and lost

his hearing.• Composed in several different

genres.• He wrote nine symphonies, 32

piano sonatas, 16 string quartets, and many others.

• January 31, 1797 – November 19, 1828• Born in Vienna• Wrote nine symphonies and many

other pieces including some smaller piano compositions

• Produced many different forms of music including, Operas, liturgical music, chamber and solo piano music, and symphonies.

• Wrote 21 complete sonatas for the piano including some duet pieces.

Orchestration – designated for a specific instrument or voice. Dynamics – variations and contrasts in music, the notation in the musical score

that indicates what to do with the music. Forte – means loud Piano – means soft Tonality – the key in which it was composed. (ex. Key of C) Recitativo – a style of singing that imitates the rhythm of the piece of music. Aria – is either a solo, or duet this is where a soloist expresses their feelings. You

usually see this in Operas. Concerto – a basically three movements in a piece of music Allegro – is the first movement in a concerto – usually very quick and cheerful. Modulation – is where a musician where go from one key to a higher key range.

Time Signature – number beats in a measureKey signature – shows the musician whether the

note is sharp or flat.Symphonic Orchestra – larger orchestra that was

grouped by the instruments. (ex. Woodwinds, brass, and strings)

Acapella – Without instruments accompaniment.

Chorale – A hymn sung by everyone.Homophony – a musical technique with voices that sing the

melody in unison.

Lieder – is a written solo for either instrumental or vocalist.