1. Haydn - Noun
2. Haydn - Proper noun
prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809)
the music of Haydn
Source: WordNetI take him [Beethoven] twice a week, Haydn four times, and Mozart every day. You will tell me that Beethoven is a Colossus who often gives you a dig in the ribs, whilst Mozart is always adorable; it is that the latter had the chance of going very young to Italy, at a time when they still sang well. Gioachino Rossini
The musical language which made the classical style possible is that of tonality, which was not a massive, immobile system but a living, gradually changing language from its beginning. It had reached a new and important turning point just before the style of Haydn and Mozart took shape. Charles Rosen
A comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia with detailed contributions from many Haydn scholars. Source: Internet
A notable exception is Haydn, who composed solo passages for the double bass in his Symphonies No.6 Le Matin, No.7 Le midi, No.8 Le Soir, No. 31 Horn Signal, and No. 45 Farewell—but who otherwise grouped bass and cello parts together. Source: Internet
As Lorenz notes, the identity of Haydn's wife was mistaken for most of the history of Haydn scholarship. Source: Internet
Boston's Handel and Haydn Society aimed at raising the level of church music in America, publishing their "Collection of Church Music". Source: Internet