Classical Period Review (2025)

This type of work for orchestra was made up of 4 different movements

A Sonata is a:

During the Classical Period, music was characterized by

The third movement of a symphony is usually like a dance in 3/4 time, also known as a waltz.

The __________ (or "Age of Reason") led many of the thinkers of this time to explore and discover new things.

This city in Austria was the central hub for composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and many others.

The second movement of a symphony is usually slow and lyrical.

All of the following composers lived and worked during the Classical Period except this one:

The keyboard instrument that replaced the harpsichord in popularity during the Classical period was the

A large work with 4 movements that is written for orchestra.

This invention made it possible for composers to define the specific speed (tempo) of a song

The Classical Period took place during these years

The fourth movement of a symphony is usually an upbeat, rollicking (i.e. lively) finale.

This person compiled the first Dictionary of the English Language during the Classical Period.

The first movement of a symphony is usually brisk and lively.

The string quartet is a popular example of this category of music