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Who was NOT a famous composer during the Classical Period.

The texture primarily used during the classical period was monophonic.

Classical Period Review

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1
The texture primarily used during the classical period was monophonic.
True
False
2
Who was NOT a famous composer during the Classical Period.
Haydn
Mozart
Beethoven
Bach
3
Which historical event did not take place during the classical period?
The writing of the Declaration of Independence
George Washington leading the troops at Valley Forge
Benjamin Franklin experimenting with electricity
Mark Twain writing two novels about life on the Mississippi River
4
What were the dates of the Classical Period?
1750-1820
1900-present
476-1500
1730-1770
5
True or False: Lawyers, doctors, merchants and government officials did NOT do the concert planning.
True
False
6
How is classical music described?
Monophonic and not notated
Simple, balanced, and clear
Emotional and story-driven
Complex and busy
7
What class had a major impact on classical music?
Lower Class
Upper Class
Middle Class
Royalty
8
Where does the term "classical" come from?
Art and architecture from the Italians and French
Jazz, Rock, and Pop Music
Art and architecture from the Russians and Germans
Art and architecture from the Greeks and Romans
9
What did composers do to please the middle class during this period?
Took their values into consideration
Ignored them
Spent time with them outside of composing
Had them help write music
10
How did composers in the classical period show shades of emotion?
By using polyphony
By using terraced dynamics
By using only one dynamic
By using crescendos and decrescendos
11
Where was one of the biggest music centers in Europe during this time?
Berlin, Germany
Vienna, Austria
Rome, Italy
Paris, France