Unit 5 Test Review

Question 1

What famous Baroque composer's death marks the beginning of the Classical period?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 2

When did the Romantic period span?

Accepted Answer

1830-1910

Question 3

During the Classical period, _______________ was the center of artistic and musical growth.

Accepted Answer

Vienna

Question 4

Who was the first composer to live off of his compositions and music salary alone?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 5

What years did the Classical period span?

Accepted Answer

1750-1830

Question 6

Which of these is a characteristic of Impressionist music?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 7

Which of these composers is known for continuing to compose even though he had gone deaf?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 8

Who wrote the famous "Surprise Symphony"?

Accepted Answer

Franz Joseph Haydn

Question 9

An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Question 10

Which of these is not a characteristic of Classical music?

Accepted Answer

Heavy use of ornamentation

Question 11

What is Franz Joseph Haydn's nickname?

Accepted Answer

Father of the Symphony

Question 12

Which Romantic composer wrote the 18 hour opera cycle titled The Ring Cycle?

Accepted Answer

Richard Wagner

Question 13

Which Romantic composer wrote Symphonie Fantastique?

Accepted Answer

Hector Berlioz

Question 14

Which of these is a characteristic of Romantic music?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 15

What period did the Viennese School of Music exist during?

Accepted Answer

Classical

Question 16

Which of these is not a characteristic of Impressionism?

Accepted Answer

Painted indoors in a studio

Question 17

Who is considered the first Impressionist composer?

Accepted Answer

Claude Debussy

Question 18

What was the main contribution of the Industrial Revolution to the art world?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing of paints

Question 19

Recurring theme throughout a composition, associated with a particular person or idea

Accepted Answer

Leitmotif

Question 20

Patriotic feeling and principles; marked by a feeling of superiority over other countries

Accepted Answer

Nationalism

Question 21

What was the most common subject of Romantic period visual arts?

Accepted Answer

Scenes of everyday life

Question 22

What does "en plein air" mean?

Accepted Answer

painting outside

Question 23

Which one of these composers is not a member of the Viennese School?

Accepted Answer

Hector Berlioz

Question 24

What important instrument was developed into its modern form during the Romantic period?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Question 25

Characterized by the attempt to represent subject matter truthfully and realistically

Accepted Answer

Realism

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Unit 5 Test Review

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