IGCSE Classical Music Basics

Question 1

The first movement of a symphony is

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Allegro and in Sonata Form

Question 2

(Although not just in classical), name the ornament used below.

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Turn

Question 3

Which of these was composed during the classical era?

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The Marriage of Figaro

Question 4

Which is not a section in sonata form?

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Obbligato

Question 5

Describe the most commonly occuring texture during the classical era.

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Homophonic or Melody and accompaniment

Question 6

A minuet is a dance with 2 beats in the bar

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False

Question 7

Which is a key feature of classical music?

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Balanced Phrases

Question 8

Overtures...

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are a one movement piece

Question 9

Name the composer

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Mozart

Question 10

(Although not just in classical), name the ornament transcribed below.

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Upper Mordent

Question 11

In Sonata Form, which key is the first subject in?

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Tonic

Question 12

A symphony has 4 movements

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True

Question 13

The Clarinet became part of the orchestra in this period (Be Quick!!)

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True

Question 14

The second movement of a symphony is

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Slow

Question 15

Which of thse is not a type of Opera Song

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SATB

Question 16

Classical harmony is generally

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Diatonic

Question 17

Choose the classical composer

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Haydn

Question 18

A concerto is performed by

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A solo performer and an orchestra

Question 19

The piano was invented during the classical era

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True

Question 20

Beethoven signalled the change into the romantic era

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True

Question 21

Which was a famous conductor during classicalism?

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Beethoven

Question 22

When was the classical period?

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1750-1820

Question 23

This is an exaple of Rondo form ABACADA

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True

Question 24

Which instrument would not have been in a classical orchestra (probably)

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Harpsichord

IGCSE Classical Music Basics

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IGCSE Classical Music Basics

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