Why was Bartolomeo Cristofori’s new keyboard instrument called a pianoforte?

It could play both soft and loud

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that David’s Oath of the Horatti shows neoclassical artistic values?

An Ancient Greek god looms over the scene

How did Franz Joseph Haydn earns his living as a musician during his adult career?

Employed by the Esterházy family as a court musician

How did Mozart achieve an effect typical of Strum und Drang in his Symphony no. 40 in G Minor?

Alternating soft string parts w/ loud bursts from the orchestra

Why were string quartets and sonatas popular musical genres in the Classical era?

Domestic music, more accessible

Identify a musical ancestor of the Classical era symphony.

Sinfonia from 17th century Italian opera

Which of the following statements about the musical style called Romanticism is NOT true?

It set the template for romantic pop music

When did music’s Classical period take place?

Mid 18th century to early 19th century

How did Haydn earn a living for the most of his career?

He was employed by the Esterhazys, an aristocratic Hungarian family

When did Franz Joseph Haydn live?

During music’s Classical period

What instruments are used in a string quartet?

Two violins, one viola, and one cello

What instruments perform Classical era symphony?

Written for small orchestra of string and wind instruments

Why was the instrumentation of Beethoven’s 9th symphony unusual?

Included a choir, normally instruments only

How is the Classical period of music defined?

Specific part of history that lasted from mid 18th to early 19th century

How is opera buffa different from opera seria?

Includes characters that middle class could relate to

Define the term symphony

A work for orchestra in several sections called movements

How many sections are there in sonata allegro form?

3: Exposition, Development, Recapitulation

During the Classical period where were Haydn’s string quartets most often performed?

Private homes, played by four amateur musicians for fun

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1
Why was Bartolomeo Cristofori’s new keyboard instrument called a pianoforte?
Operated by plucking strings
It could play both soft and loud
Because forte means keyboard instrument
Named after grandmother, Donna Leona di Pianoforte
2
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that David’s Oath of the Horatti shows neoclassical artistic values?
Uses three arches to create a symmetrical orderly form
Illustrates a Roman story that celebrates bravery, patriotism, & sacrifice
Painting uses a realistic style
An Ancient Greek god looms over the scene
3
How did Franz Joseph Haydn earns his living as a musician during his adult career?
As a concert pianist
Exclusively selling his compositions to publishers
Music was just a hobby for Haydn
Employed by the Esterházy family as a court musician
4
How is the Classical era fortepiano different from the modern piano?
Iron frame
Smaller than modern piano
Quieter tone than modern piano
All answers are correct
5
How did Mozart achieve an effect typical of Strum und Drang in his Symphony no. 40 in G Minor?
Keeping the entire piece loud
Alternating soft string parts w/ loud bursts from the orchestra
Employing a full orchestra that starts loudly then ends softly
Employing a full orchestra that starts softly then ends loudly
6
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the most prominent composers of the _ era.
Romantic
Classical
Renaissance
Baroque
7
Why were string quartets and sonatas popular musical genres in the Classical era?
Associated with having good taste
Domestic music, more accessible
Beethovens popularity
Mozart’s popularity
8
Identify a musical ancestor of the Classical era symphony.
Sinfonia from 17th century Italian opera
German chorale from 17th century church cantatas
Gregorian Chants from Middle Ages
It was totally unprecedented
9
Which of the following statements about the musical style called Romanticism is NOT true?
Partly inspired by dramatic life and music of Beethoven
Used music to tell stories and communicate passionate emotion
It set the template for romantic pop music
It was popular during the 19th century
10
Which of Beethoven’s symphonies opens with the forceful rhythm of short short short long?
6th Symphony
5th Symphony
3rd Symphony
9th Symphony
11
When did music’s Classical period take place?
Mid 14th century to the early 15th century
Mid 19th century to the early 20th century
Mid 18th century to early 19th century
Mid 12th century to the early 13th century
12
Identify a musical genre that features the piano and functioned as domestic music.
Public concert
Concerto
Movement
Sonata
13
How did Haydn earn a living for the most of his career?
He earned his living as a touring opera singer
He earned his living exclusively from selling published music
He was employed by the Esterhazys, an aristocratic Hungarian family
He worked as a cathedral choirboy for his entire life
14
When did Franz Joseph Haydn live?
During the 20th/21st century
During the Renaissance
During music’s Classical period
During the 19th/20th century
15
What instruments are used in a string quartet?
Two violas and two cellos
Four violins
Two violins, one viola, and one cello
Four cellos
16
Which of the following Classical era instrumental generes usually have three movements?
Concerto and sonata
Symphony and concerto
Symphony and string quartet
String quartet and sonata
17
Samantha has to play a solo piece w/ orchestra to highlight her skills. What type of performance is this ?
Solo Movement
Opera Sería
Concerto
Symphony
18
What instruments perform Classical era symphony?
Written for singers and piano
Written for any group of instruments or singers
Written for very large and diverse orchestra
Written for small orchestra of string and wind instruments
19
Why was the instrumentation of Beethoven’s 9th symphony unusual?
Included a choir, normally instruments only
Cellos to play bass parts, arrangement not popular yet
Included orchestra, normally written for voices only
Included flutes, normally written for trumpets only
20
Which two styles of opera were popular in the Classical era?
Musical theatre and tragic opera
Opera seria and serious opera
Opera buffa and comic opera
Opera buffa and opera seria
21
How is the Classical period of music defined?
Specific part of history that lasted from mid 18th to early 19th century
Specific part of music history that produced all music by orchestras
All music before Elvis falls under this period
All music played on classical radio falls under this period
22
How is opera buffa different from opera seria?
Includes noble protagonist who faces a tough moral decision
Focuses on ancient fictional settings
Has mythological or historical settings
Includes characters that middle class could relate to
23
Which philosophical movement influenced opera in the classical period ?
Nihilism
The Baroque
The Enlightenment
The Great Awakening
24
How many movements are there in a classical era symphony?
Three
Two
Four
One
25
Define the term symphony
A work for orchestra in several sections called movements
Musical work for one or two instruments
Any work for orchestra
Introductory music for an orchestra
26
Which of the following features are you NOT likely to find in opera seria?
Exalted characters like monarchs or Greek Gods
Noble protagonist who faces a tough moral decision
Mythological or historical settings
A satirical tone
27
How many sections are there in sonata allegro form?
2: Prelude and Postlude
1: Theme
3: Exposition, Development, Recapitulation
4: Theme 1,2,3,4
28
During the Classical period where were Haydn’s string quartets most often performed?
Only in public concerts
At Carnegie Hall
Private homes, played by four amateur musicians for fun
Only in professional performances for aristocratic audiences
29
What is an opera buffa?
A classical era spoken stage play
A classical era tragic opera
A classical era musical
A classical era comic opera
30
During which musical period was Beethoven born?
Heroic
Romantic
Symphony
Classical

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