Classical Era Review

Question 1

The majority of music from the Classical Era is what texture?

Accepted Answer

Homophonic

Question 2

Identify this composer

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 3

The brass section was most important in the classical era.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The Magic Flute is an example of

Accepted Answer

Opera

Question 5

This piece is an example of

Accepted Answer

Theme and Variations

Question 6

Which composer died composing a Requiem Mass?

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 7

Which two composers were born in Austria?

Accepted Answer

Haydn & Mozart

Question 8

Which is NOT a characteristic of Classical Era Music?

Accepted Answer

Terraced Dynamics

Question 9

Which composer was in the Vienna Boys Choir until his voice changed?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 10

Audience members became so excited by crescendos during the Classical Era they...

Accepted Answer

Would rise out of their seats

Question 11

Which composer was employed by the Esterhazy family?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 12

A drama sung to an orchestral accompaniment that includes costumes and scenery is called

Accepted Answer

Opera

Question 13

Which instrument is NOT in a string quartet?

Accepted Answer

Double Bass

Question 14

Which was NOT a woodwind instrument present in the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone

Question 15

Which composer was a pioneer in the development of the symphony and the string quartet?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 16

Which composer toured Europe with his father, Leopold?

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 17

Which composer was considered to be a child prodigy?

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 18

Identify this composer

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 19

Which instrument was invented in the Classical Era replacing the harpsichord?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Question 20

Which composer added the trombone, piccolo, and contrabassoon to their orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 21

Identify this composer

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 22

The musical center of Europe in the Classical Era is:

Accepted Answer

Vienna, Austria

Question 23

What do you call an orchestral composition in 4 movements that lasts between 20-45 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Question 24

Which composer wrote 9 Symphonies?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 25

Which composer is most well-known for their concertos?

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 26

Which composer began to lose their hearing at age 29?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 27

Which is an example of chamber music?

Accepted Answer

String Quartet

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