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In what musical era did Haydn compose?
Classical Era
In what year was Haydn born?
1732
In what year did Haydn die?
1809
How old was Haydn when he was sent to live with a relative to receive musical training?
6
What job did Haydn have at St. Stephen's Cathedral as a child/youth?
choirboy
What did Haydn do that got him kicked out of his job at St. Stephen's Cathedral?
He cut off another boy's ponytail
For whom did Haydn work as court musician for 30 years?
Prince Esterhazy
Haydn is known as "The Father of the __________________"
symphony
Haydn is credited with creating what musical genre?
the string quartet
Where did Haydn go after the death of Prince Esterhazy?
London, England
What unusual instrument did Haydn write music for after the prince purchased one?
the baryton
What country's national anthem uses music written by Haydn?
Germany
Name 1 famous composition by Haydn.
Surprise Symphony, Creation, German National Anthem, Miracle Symphony
How many symphonies did Haydn compose?
Over 100
What strange thing happened to Haydn's body after he died?
His head was removed so it could be studied by scientists
In what year was Haydn's head reunited with his body?
1954
