Early Classical Period Instrumental Music

Question 1

What is the most famous early orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Mannheim Orchestra

Question 2

Intended to express "true and natural feelings," using surprising mood contrasts.

Accepted Answer

Empfindsam style

Question 3

This type of sonata was very popular amongst amateurs at this time.

Accepted Answer

Keyboard sonata

Question 4

Most famous composer of Empfindsam style

Accepted Answer

Carl Philipp Emanuel (C.P.E.) Bach

Question 5

The earliest symphonies emerged from what?

Accepted Answer

Opera overtures

Question 6

This person is responsible for music theory related to the sonata in this era.

Accepted Answer

Heinrich Christoph Koch

Question 7

Most sonatas of the early Classical period were written in this form.

Accepted Answer

Binary form

Question 8

Most famous early Classical concerto composer who had a huge impact on Mozart.

Accepted Answer

Johann Christian Bach

Question 9

Who was one of the earliest symphony composers, whose 3 movement works used contrasting ideas?

Accepted Answer

Giovanni Battista Sammartini

Question 10

A very challenging part of early Classical concertos, placed almost at the end.

Accepted Answer

Cadenza

Question 11

The most important composition related to Empfindsam style

Accepted Answer

Sturm und Drang

Question 12

The most famous sonata composer during this era, who lived and worked in Portugal and Spain.

Accepted Answer

Domenico Scarlatti

Question 13

Famous early symphony composer who used 4 movements and a theme for the first time in history.

Accepted Answer

Johann Stamitz

Questions 13