Classical Period Introduction

Question 1

In the Classical Period, music was mostly consumed where?

Accepted Answer

In concert halls and wealthy people's homes

Question 2

Sonatas (pieces for solo instrument) in the classical period were also made up of 4 movements (parts)

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which of the following was NOT a new genre during the Classical Period?

Accepted Answer

Operas, rap

Question 4

A philosophical movement that focused on reason and the individual above religion was

Accepted Answer

The Enlightenment

Question 5

Symphonies during the Classical Period were generally made up of 4 movements (parts).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

The years of the Classical Period were

Accepted Answer

1750-1825

Question 7

The first composer to become a freelancing musician was...

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a Classical style characteristic represented in this piece?

Accepted Answer

Complex rhythm/meter changes

Question 9

Which of the following famous composers are from the Classical Period?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart

Question 10

Harmonies in a piece of music that stay within the key (scale) the piece is based on are called....

Accepted Answer

diatonic

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