18th Century Classicism

Which best describes the melodies of the Classical period?

The expansion and reworking of a theme within a composition is called thematic development.

The dreamy first movement of the Moonlight Sonata features:

The rigid conventions of opera seria were shaped largely by:

What is the standard meter of the minuet?

Which historical events did NOT have an impact on the Classical Era?

Which of the following does NOT characterize the Classical style?

In the eighteenth century, composers were viewed as equal to nobles.

Mozart died while writing his:

Which of the following best describes absolute music?

The nickname "father of the symphony" was earned by:

The Classical Symphony had its roots in the:

Public performances were rare in the Classical Era.

How did comic opera differ from opera seria?

In sonata-allegro form, the contrasting key is established by the statement of the:

The Classical divertimento and serenade were light genres intended for social functions.

Which composer was NOT a master of the Viennese school?

In sonata-allegro from, a modulatory section is called:

The cadenza in the Classical concerto appears:

How many movements are in a Classical concerto?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of opera seria?

Opera buffa was serious in tone, with plots dealing with historical or legendary figures.

Which of the following was NOT a favored sonata instrumentation during the late 18 Century?

Comic opera generally was sung in the language of the audience, or the vernacular.

Which compositional techniques do theme and variation form often utilize?

We can best regard sonata-allegro form as a drama between:

The finale of a multimovement cycle is generally the longest and most developed.

Which composer both maintained and disrupted the balance of the Classical style?

Which of the following was NOT a major composer of string quartets?

The system in which the aristocracy sponsored musicians is called:

How did Classical artists differ from their Baroque counterparts?

The Classical period in music ranged from approximately:

The Classical period also has been called the Enlightenment.

Beethoven suffered from perhaps the most traumatic of all maladies for a musician. What was it?

How many movements are typical of pre-Classical symphonies?

The first movement of a Classical concerto usually has a double exposition