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=Secular Music by Franz Joseph Haydn= Secular music is music that is separate from sacred music and not intended for religious purposes. Haydn composed 68 string quartets in his lifetime as well as over 100 symphonies in the space of 40 years including the famous Surprise (no. 45). Haydn also composed operas (dramatic works of more than one act, set to music for singers and instrumentalists), chamber music (instrumental music played by a small ensemble, with one player to a part, the most important form being the string quartet), and keyboard pieces. Haydn pioneered in the development of the symphony and string quartet. His style of composition was influential to the works of both Mozart and Beethoven. Haydn often incorporated a folklike style to his music and was exceptional at developing a theme for his compositions. Haydn's compositions were often humorous and optimistic in nature this is evident in his Surprise Symphony.