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- 1. Multiple Choice
Between what eras did the Classical Era take place?
1600-1750
1750-1825
1825-1900
1900-present
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a Classical composer?
Beethoven
Mozart
Haydn
Gershwin
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who wrote theme and variations on "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?"
Mozart
Beethoven
Haydn
Handel
- 4. Multiple Choice
What composer continued to write music even after he went deaf?
Mozart
Haydn
Handel
Beethoven
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which composer died penniless?
Handel
Haydn
Beethoven
Mozart
- 6. Multiple Choice
Mozart died at the age of...
56
35
78
62
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct representation of Sonata Form?
- 8. Multiple Choice
An orchestral work consisting of several movements, which achieved its highest form during the classical period
Sonata
Symphony
Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
- 9. Multiple Choice
A prodigy is
A non-Catholic
A chamber group of strings
a young person who is exceptionally talented in a specific ability or quality
an old person who is exceptionally talented in a specific ability or quality
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which composer bridged the classical and the romantic time period with his/her music?
HAYDN
BOCCHERINI
MOZART
BEETHOVEN
- 11. Multiple Choice
This composer was the "Father of the Symphony"
Schubert
Haydn
Mozart
Beethoven
- 12. Multiple Choice
The "Surprise Symphony" was written by Hayden (who had a sense of humor). Why was it so suprising?
It had a vocalist
It didn't have strings
There were cannons
It was very quiet and then had a loud blast to wake up the audience.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What happened to Beethoven later in his life?
he went blind
he went deaf
he couldn't speak
he was sick
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does Composer mean?
A person who writes music
A person who listens to music
A person who dances to music
A person who plays music
- 15. Multiple Choice
This is the part of the composition wherein the theme is being repeated as they first emerge in the opening exposition.
Recapitulation
Development
Exposition
- 16. Multiple Choice
It is the middle part of the sonata- allegro form wherein themes are being developed.
Exposition
Recapitulation
Development
- 17. Multiple Choice
He was the composer that bridged the late classical era and the early Romantic era.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN
- 18. Multiple Choice
He is a child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
- 19. Multiple Choice
What statement MOST accurately describes “classical music” and music from the Classical period?
Only music composed from 1750-1830 is considered from the Classical period.
Classical music only includes works composed by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Music from the Classical period is never categorized as classical music.
There is no such thing as contemporary classical music that is composed today
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is generally TRUE about the influences on the Classical era of music?
Most composers were influenced by the Catholic Church and the Protestant Reformation.
Many musicians were influenced by the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.
The melodies were influenced by the trends to be extravagant and use ornamentation.
The music was influenced by wealthy patrons who funded all of the composers of the era.
- 21. Multiple Choice
What change happened during the Classical era that MOST influenced the accessibility of music?
The Catholic Church hosted concerts in their newly-constructed cathedrals
The printing press was invented, which allowed music to be distributed.
More venues, like opera houses and concert halls, opened around Europe
Universities let middle-class citizens take classes to help them understand the music.
- 22. Multiple Choice
What was likely TRUE about funding for music during the Classical era?
Most musicians continued to write music that was religious, so they could earn a living from the churches.
Wealthy people completely stopped supporting the musicians, which forced them to look for other funding
Vienna offered hundreds of scholarships, which inspired musicians to flock to their city to create music
Composers could write a wide variety of music because they had middle-class supporters to fund them
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is the BEST way to describe the Viennese School from the Classical era?
It was an exclusive university in Vienna that trained famous composers.
It was the innovation in music and composition from Vienna, Austria.
It was the primary school where Mozart composed his first piece at five years old
It was a monastery that trained priests to compose various forms of music.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Maria is listening to a song and trying to figure out if it is from the Classical era. What would MOST likely convince Maria that it is from the Classical period?
It uses ornamentation.
It uses grace notes.
It uses trills.
It uses homophony.
- 25. Multiple Choice
What happened to instrumental music during the Classical period?
It was rarely performed in concerts.
It became more decorated.
It lost all support from its patrons.
It increased in popularity.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Bruno wants to compose a work that is representative of the Classical period. How would he BEST demonstrate this period of music?
He should create an expanded, large-scale work.
He should write a small-scale work.
He should avoid writing a piece for the orchestra
He should avoid composing an instrumental piece.
- 27. Multiple Choice
When listening to a piece in sonata form, Katarina hears the three parts: ABA. However, the music continues after the ABA pattern. What is Katarina MOST likely hearing in this continuation?
exposition
development
recapitulation
coda
- 28. Multiple Choice
Tristan is attending his first symphony. What is MOST likely going to happen at the start of the symphony performance?
The movement will be brisk, fast, and upbeat
The movement will be slow and serious.
The movement will involve a lot of vocals
The movement will feature only one instrument
- 29. Multiple Choice
Compare Mozart to the concept of a modern-day rock star. What did these two MOST likely have in common?
They traveled the world to perform
They donated to charitable causes.
They lived hard and died young.
They started their careers late in life
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which composer has music that MOST accurately demonstrates characteristics of both the Classical period and the Romantic period?
Beethoven
Mozart
Haydn
Handel
- 31. Multiple Choice
Imagine you are a famous composer living during the Classical era, and you need musicians to play your pieces. What would MOST likely happen in this scenario?
You would recruit local priests to learn your compositions
No musicians would want to play for you.
You wouldn’t be able to find many trained musicians.
You would find many talented musicians available.
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