Chapters 22-23 (Haydn) - Enjoyment of Music

Question 1

The 18th-century composer was most likely to find a patron in:

Accepted Answer

the aristocracy

Question 2

The music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

singable, lyrical melodies

Question 3

The multimovement cycle of the Classical masters can be found in their:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 4

Which of these genres was Haydn NOT known as the "father" of?

Accepted Answer

opera

Question 5

Classical harmony is best describe as:

Accepted Answer

diatonic

Question 6

Classical phrase structure is best described as:

Accepted Answer

regular and symmetrical, with clear cadences.

Question 7

Haydn's String Quartet, Op. 76, No. 2 is nicknamed Emperor because:

Accepted Answer

the 2nd mvt. theme is based on hymn written for the Emperor

Question 8

The second movement of Haydn's Op. 76, No. 3 is composed in what form?

Accepted Answer

theme and variations form

Question 9

Which of the following represents a typical string quartet ensemble?

Accepted Answer

two violins, a viola, and a cello

Question 10

The heart of the Classical orchestra was the:

Accepted Answer

string section

Question 11

From which earlier genre did the symphony evolve?

Accepted Answer

the Italian opera overture

Question 12

Classical-eras composers were still working under aristocratic patronage.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

The first movement of a string quartet is typically cast in:

Accepted Answer

sonata-allegro form

Question 14

What musical occupation was LEAST available to women to in the Classical era?

Accepted Answer

orchestral conductor

Question 15

Which does NOT characterize a military tone in the 2nd movement of Haydn's Military symphony?

Accepted Answer

legato string melodies

Question 16

Composers of the Classical era fully explored which harmonic system?

Accepted Answer

the major-minor system

Question 17

Classical-era compositions are characterized by rhythmic regularity.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Classical-era composers often incorporated folk elements in their music.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

The patronage system failed to support Haydn, and made a living by teaching and performing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

Franz Joseph Haydn wrote over 100 symphonies in his lifetime.

Accepted Answer

True

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