What is most true about European music history?

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1
Which of these European musical eras is blatantly inaccurate?
Classical era (1964-1990)
Romantic era (1830-1900)
Medieval era (600-1450)
Baroque era (1600-1750)
2
What is definitively true of western classical music?
All of these
As a genre, it spans many centuries of always-evolving musical traditions.
It is an integral part of "western" culture, both directly and indirectly.
It is profoundly diverse.
3
Many of today's most popular operas were written in the Romantic era.
False
True
4
"The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart has often been describe as the most perfectly crafted opera...
True
False
5
Which were known to practice some older music traditions in their compositions?
Both A and B
B) Johann Sebastian Bach
A) Johannes Brahms
Franz Schubert
6
What was true about the Romantic era?
All of these...
Orchestras got bigger and symphonic works got longer in duration.
Some of the most popular operas to date were written then.
Access to music became more widespread.
7
How did opera and bel canto transform the world of European music?
It brought a level of dramatic expression to music.
It allowed for larger musical ensembles.
All of these.
It's song form structure of A-B-A acted as a catalyst to "sonata form."
8
Which of these composers died in their thirties?
B) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A) Franz Schubert
Johannes Brahms
Both A and B
9
What is most true about European music history?
European history is the same as World history.
We are so fortunate to learn about the very best European composers.
It is rich with a diversity of perspectives, many not yet shared.
Europe was the only continent to produce classical music.
10
Romantic era composer remembered for bringing a new level of virtuosity to violin playing?
Franz Schubert
Felix Mendelssohn
Peter Tchaikovsky
Niccolo Paganini

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A Brief Journey Through the World of Western Classical Music

10 termsStudBud Administration8 plays

Imported from external platform

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Questions 10

Answers

1
Which of these European musical eras is blatantly inaccurate?
Classical era (1964-1990)
Romantic era (1830-1900)
Medieval era (600-1450)
Baroque era (1600-1750)
2
What is definitively true of western classical music?
All of these
As a genre, it spans many centuries of always-evolving musical traditions.
It is an integral part of "western" culture, both directly and indirectly.
It is profoundly diverse.
3
Many of today's most popular operas were written in the Romantic era.
False
True
4
"The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart has often been describe as the most perfectly crafted opera...
True
False
5
Which were known to practice some older music traditions in their compositions?
Both A and B
B) Johann Sebastian Bach
A) Johannes Brahms
Franz Schubert
6
What was true about the Romantic era?
All of these...
Orchestras got bigger and symphonic works got longer in duration.
Some of the most popular operas to date were written then.
Access to music became more widespread.
7
How did opera and bel canto transform the world of European music?
It brought a level of dramatic expression to music.
It allowed for larger musical ensembles.
All of these.
It's song form structure of A-B-A acted as a catalyst to "sonata form."
8
Which of these composers died in their thirties?
B) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A) Franz Schubert
Johannes Brahms
Both A and B
9
What is most true about European music history?
European history is the same as World history.
We are so fortunate to learn about the very best European composers.
It is rich with a diversity of perspectives, many not yet shared.
Europe was the only continent to produce classical music.
10
Romantic era composer remembered for bringing a new level of virtuosity to violin playing?
Franz Schubert
Felix Mendelssohn
Peter Tchaikovsky
Niccolo Paganini