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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the dates of the Classical Period?1750-18251600-17501450-16001825-1900
- 2. Multiple ChoiceBy what other names is this period known?Age of ReasonAge of EnlightenmentAge of AquariusBoth Age of Reason and Age of Enlightenment
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich ideal received more emphasis in the classical period?intellectual pursuitsemotions or feelingspracticalityreligion
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat activity produced much demand for new music?dancingRoyal eventsreligious servicesfunerals
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat businesses gained a strong influence on how music was generated and distributed?Opera HousesPublishing HousesChurchesSalons
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAmateur musicianship became popular because of the invention of what instrument?PiccoloTrombonePianoforteContrabassoon
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat city was the center of musical culture during the classical period?ViennaSalzburgRomeBonn
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: The music of this era is known for its clarity, repose, balance, lyricism, and emotional restraint.TrueFalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe technique which uses a broken up triad in the accompaniment is known as:Alberti BassBasso ContinuoConcerto GrossoPicardy Third
- 10. Multiple ChoiceClassical melodies use pairs of phrases of equal length known as:PeriodsMotivesDynamicsMovements
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe range of dynamics available to composers expanded due to what invention?Printing PressPianoforteTrombonePiccolo
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Classical harmonies were generally written out, as opposed to improvised.TrueFalse
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe only important innovation in vocal music during the classical period is:OratoriosOperaMassLieder
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an important historical figure from the classical period?NapoleonMarie AntoinetteVoltaireAll of the above
- 15. Multiple ChoiceOne of the most important ideals in classical art, music, and architecture is:BalanceEmotionOrnamentationMinimalism
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following forms did NOT typically include 4 movements?Strong QuartetSonataSymphonyRondo
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first section in Sonata-Allegro form called?ExpositionRecapitulationDevelopmentMinuet & Trio
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the second section in Sonata-Allegro form called?ExpositionRecapitulationDevelopmentMinuet & Trio
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the third and final section in Sonata-Allegro form called?ExpositionRecapitulationDevelopmentMinuet & Trio
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following patterns characterize the 4 movements of a sonata?Fast - Slow - Minuet & Trio - FastSlow - Fast - Scherzo - DanceFast - Faster - Ballad - CloserOpener - Ballad - Production Number - Closer
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two important schools of the classical symphony?Woodward & BernsteinMannheim & VienneseRodgers & HammersteinSimon & Garfunkel
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most common type of chamber music in the classical period?Piano sonataString quartetDivertimentoViolin concerto
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was not part of the classical orchestra?2 flutes2 trumpets2 oboes2 saxophones
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhy were brass instruments relegated to more of an accomaniment role in classical music?They had no valves and therefore couldn't sound good in equal temperment.They were too loud for the classical tastes.The players weren't very good.Brass is generally inferior to strings and woodwinds.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhen discussing recitatives in a classical opera, the term "secco" means:unaccompaniedloudsoftlittle
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe two types of opera in this period are:Opera seria & opera buffaGerman opera & Italian operaChamber opera & Large ProductionsSingspiel and Classical Opera
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a lied?An art song for voice & pianoSomething politicians did frequentlyThe main character in an operaA made-up nonsense word
- 28. Multiple ChoiceFrom what country was F.J. Haydn?AustriaGermanyItalyEngland
- 29. Multiple ChoiceFor what Hungarian noble family did Haydn work for 30 years?MorzinEsterhazyKing GeorgeDon Giovanni
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Haydn known as?"Father of the Symphony""Il Prete Rosso""The Child Prodigy""That Deaf Guy"
- 31. Multiple ChoiceHow many symphonies did Haydn write?941104None
- 32. Multiple ChoiceName the composer that was a child prodigy, beginning his performing career at age 6.HaydnSalieriMozartBeethoven
- 33. Multiple ChoiceIn what city was W.A. Mozart born?Salzburg, GermanyVienna, AustriaBonn, GermanyRome, Italy
- 34. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Mozart lived a wealthy lifestyle with financial security.TrueFalse
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an opera written by Mozart?Don GiovanniThe Marriage of FigaroThe Magic FluteFidelio
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the "K" number in a listing of Mozart's music signify?The Köchel catalogueThe temperature in degrees KelvinThe Kapellmeister's signatureThe King of Germany's approval
- 37. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Mozart died from poisoning by his rival composer, Salieri.TrueFalse
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWho was Mozart's friend and mentor?HaydnBachBeethovenSalieri
- 39. Multiple ChoiceHow many symphonies did Beethoven write?94110411
- 40. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Beethoven is credited with creating the string quartet.TrueFalse
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the nickname of Beethoven's 3rd symphony?EroicaPastoralFateChoral
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the nickname of Beethoven's 5th symphony?EroicaPastoralFateChoral
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the nickname of Beethoven's 6th symphony?EroicaPastoralFateChoral
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the nickname of Beethoven's 9th symphony?EroicaPastoralFateChoral
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat was added to Beethoven's 9th symphony that sets it apart from other symphonies?A rockin' beatA large chorusCannonsA rap battle
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT a revolution that happened during the classical period?French RevolutionAmerican RevolutionIndustrial RevolutionBolshevik Revolution
- 47. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Beethoven was fully deaf during his entire career.TrueFalse
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