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The third section of a sonata allegro form where the themes are heard for the last time and each is in the tonic key.

The most complex instrumental form of the Classical era which was invented by Hadyn and used nearly every composer since.

This Classical composer worked for a wealthy family outside of Vienna for most of his life where he wrote more than 100 symphonies and many other works.  He created sonata form and became a teacher to other composers.

This is the term for Italian Comic Opera which became popular during the Classical Period.

This French ruler seized power after the French Revolution and proceeded to terrorize Europe for years before his decline and defeat.

The greatest of all German poets and contributor to German nationalism. He is the author of Faust¸ The Sorrows of Younger Werther, and Goetz von Berlichingen.

This city became the cultural center of Europe drawing artists, musicians, and writers to its enlightened atmosphere. 

This popular dance in triple meter was favored as the third movement of large works such as symphonies and sonatas. 

A Romantic composer who is important in the development of piano music. He is also known as the “poet of the piano.”

A piece of concert music in multiple movements to be performed by a solo instrumentalist and orchestra.