Classical Period Review (2020)

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.

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

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

The Classical Period took place during these years

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

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

A symphony would not be described as

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

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

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

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

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