The subject matter of Classical art, music, and literature was

real-life characters and situations

Beethoven's composing methods do not include:

writing quickly for his patrons

Texture in the Classical period was primarily

homophonic with polyphony used for tension

What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form, in order?

1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, cadence theme

instrumental music NOT associated with non musical things

What is the Romantic concept of 'artistic genius'?

An inspired soul who suffered to bring art to humanity

Dynamics in the Classical period

included sudden and gradual changes and marked in the score.

Which is NOT true of Mozart?

He composed the oratorio Messiah

Which is NOT a reason that Beethoven is important in music history?

Wrote like Mozart and Haydn his entire career.

In sonata form what happens in the development?

Themes are manipulated and extended

In sonata form what happens in the recapitulation?

Themes and other elements are repeated in the same order

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1
Which movement is moderate or fast in sonata form?
I
IV
III
II
2
From what condition did Beethoven suffer?
Deafness
Blindness
Bipolar disorder
alchoholism
3
The subject matter of Classical art, music, and literature was
Greek tragedy
ancient heroes and mythology
only religious in nature
real-life characters and situations
4
"Moonlight" Sonata by Beethoven is written for what instrument?
Piano
Harpsichord
Violin
Cello
5
Beethoven's composing methods do not include:
editing and revising
writing quickly for his patrons
taking only the commissions he wanted
Sketching out a plan
6
Texture in the Classical period was primarily
polyphonic and monophonic
homophonic with polyphony used for tension
polyphonic
monophonic
7
What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form, in order?
1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, cadence theme
1st theme, bridge, ritornello, cadence theme
1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, retransition
1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, ritornello
8
Music is in constant motion without stops and starts
Classical
Baroque
9
The purpose of art and music in the Classical period was to
to make a political statement
to make the kingdom look good
to entertain
impress with intellectual complexity
10
The act of arranging for the instruments of the orchestra is called:
orchestration
modulation
transition
exposition
11
Absolute music is
Instrumental and vocal music for entertainment
Short vocal pieces that tell a story
instrumental music associated with non musical things
instrumental music NOT associated with non musical things
12
What is the Romantic concept of 'artistic genius'?
An inspired soul who suffered to bring art to humanity
An artisan under the church's authority
An artisan under the court's authority
A socialite catering to the desires of the rich
13
Who composed this piece?
Beethoven
Mozart
14
An optional closing section of a symphony movement is a(an)
Ritornello
Episode
Climax
Coda
15
The classical melody was
pleasing and simple to sing
intellectual and difficult to sing
16
Dynamics in the Classical period
mostly stayed the same throughout an entire piece.
were sudden and not marked in the score.
included sudden and gradual changes and marked in the score.
were not a part of classical music at all
17
Beethoven wrote music in which two styles?
Classical and Romantic
Baroque and Classical
Romantic and Baroque
Medieval and Classical
18
The 1st mvmt of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is dominated by a repeated:
Motive
Development
Episode
Violin solo
19
The major genre developed by Classical composers is the
Symphony
Opera
Oratorio
String Quartet
20
Who composed this piece?
Beethoven
Mozart
21
Which is NOT true of Mozart?
He died young at age 36
He composed the oratorio Messiah
He was a poor money manager
He was a child prodigy; toured until age 15
22
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of classical music?
Balance and symmetry
Constant polyphony
Strong use of major-minor tonality
simple tunes with pleasing variety
23
Which musical element is NOT common in classical music?
Structure with clear sections
Contrasting melodies
Homophonic textures
Basso continuo
24
Which is NOT a reason that Beethoven is important in music history?
Enriched orchestration for expressive purposes a
Wrote like Mozart and Haydn his entire career.
World-wide appeal of his music
He influenced musicians of the time as well as Romantic composers
25
In sonata form, what happens in the exposition?
Themes are stylized
Themes are introduced
Themes are recapitulated
Themes are manipulated and developed
26
In sonata form what happens in the development?
Themes are bridged
Themes are introduced
Themes are manipulated and extended
Themes are recapitulated
27
All are historic parallels in the Classical period EXCEPT
Absolute monarchy
Age of Revolution and Age of Reason
New philosophies of government
Concern for social justice
28
Beethoven's three style periods in order:
Classical, Abstract, Romantic
Classical, Innovative, Romantic
Classical, Heroic, Abstract
Heroic, Classical, Romantic
29
Mozart's Symphony No. 40 is considered...
Program Music
Absolute Music
30
In sonata form what happens in the recapitulation?
Themes and other elements are repeated in the same order
Themes are manipulated and extended
Themes are introduced
Themes are stylized

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