Baroque and Classical Period

Question 1

The most dominant musical figure (composer) between the Classical and Romantic period is...

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 2

What was the name of Franz Joseph Haydn's most famous symphony?

Accepted Answer

"Surprise Symphony"

Question 3

Which one of these is an early form of the modern day piano and is originated in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Pianoforte

Question 4

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is widely known for...

Accepted Answer

One of the greatest composers of Western music.

Question 5

What Baroque instrument only had two keys and the other notes were played by covering holes?

Accepted Answer

Baroque Oboe

Question 6

What time period did the Classical period take place in?

Accepted Answer

1750-1820

Question 7

What style of music became popular in the Baroque period that is a staged drama set to music?

Accepted Answer

Opera

Question 8

Antonio Vivaldi, the Baroque composer, was famous for what piece?

Accepted Answer

Four Seasons

Question 9

Baroque comes from the word "barocco" which is Portuguese for...

Accepted Answer

Bizarre

Question 10

An oratorio is...

Accepted Answer

A musical work for orchestra,voices,about a religious theme.

Question 11

What time period did the Baroque period take place in?

Accepted Answer

1600-1750

Question 12

What is the name of someone who is highly skilled at their instrument?

Accepted Answer

Virtuoso

Question 13

What city is the dominant musical force of the classical period?

Accepted Answer

Vienna, Austria

Question 14

Which one of these composers is NOT a Baroque composer?

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Britten

Question 15

What type of music only has 2-10 performers playing?

Accepted Answer

Chamber Music

Question 16

What kind of strings does the Baroque violin have?

Accepted Answer

Gut Strings

Question 17

This style of music includes one voice with background instruments.

Accepted Answer

Monody

Question 18

What chamber music group includes an oboe, flute, clarinet, french horn and bassoon?

Accepted Answer

Woodwind Quintet

Question 19

What continent did the Baroque and Classical periods MAINLY take place in?

Accepted Answer

Europe

Question 20

What are short repeated pattern called?

Accepted Answer

Ostinatos

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