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Classical Review #1
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1
Which of the following is
NOT
a characteristic of a
typical
symphony?
Usually includes singers
A multi-movement work
Abstract subject matter
Written for instruments only
2
What is
La Serva Padrona
?
A symphony by Beethoven
An opera by Mozart
An oratorio by Haydn
Pergolesi's most famous intermezzo
3
Who was an early Italian composer of symphonies?
Palestrina
Pergolesi
Sammartini
Mozart
4
The texture of music that is melody plus accompaniment (preferred in this era) is called what?
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Homophonic
Smooth
5
What times of year were operas not allowed to be performed, but symphonies were okay?
Summer & Spring
Lent & Advent
Thanksgiving & Christmas
Hanukkah & Passover
6
Which composers have we learned about who wrote operas based on the Orpheus Greek myth?
Monteverdi & Gluck
Monteverdi & Mozart
Haydn & Mozart
Gluck & Beethoven
7
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reform opera?
Included ballet/chorus only in scenes where it makes sense with the story
Music structured according to needs of drama/story and not a formula
More of a role for the orchestra
Orchestra only there to accompany singers
8
Who was an early German composer of symphonies, who was responsible for spreading symphonies around Europe (to France)?
Mozart
Beethoven
Haydn
Stamitz
9
Which Italian composer started writing intermezzos because he thought the funny and serious operas shouldn't be mixed?
Palestrina
Beethoven
Pergolesi
Sammartini
10
What was the classical style of music called at the time?
Galant
Baroque
Ugly
Fugue
11
What is true about an intermezzo?
A short, funny opera.
Written with amateur singer/comedians in mind.
Meant to be performed in between the acts of another opera.
All of the above
12
Baroque music looked inward to emotions and Classical music looked outward to society.
True
False
13
What two wars happened during this era as a result of Enlightenment thinking (wanting to break away from monarchs)?
World War II
Crusades
American and French Revolutions
100 Years War
14
What composer is most closely associated with opera reform?
Beethoven
Mozart
Haydn
Gluck
15
Who was a famous French philosopher of the Enlightenment?
Rousseau
Lully
King Louis XIV
Napoleon
