General Music Classical Music Exam

Give an example of Ambient Listening

What instruments make up a string quartet?

Name two classical composers that we talked about in class:

What is the definition of a musical ensemble?

Please name two examples of musical genres:

What is the definition of a musical style?

What is the name for a style of violin playing in a country or bluegrass genre?

Name three instruments that appear in an orchestra:

True or false the violin is the highest common instrument in the string section?

What is the significance of classical music?

Please name two examples of musical styles:

What does the term “Ambient Listening” mean?

What is the broader or less specific way that we categorize music?

Who invented the first recording device?

Name two characteristics of classical music:

How many strings are on a violin?

What style of music does the violin commonly appear in?

What is the definition of an Oratorio?

Name a famous violinist we talked about in class:

What is the major difference between a harpsichord and a piano?

What is the definition of Opera?