Classical Test 3 and 6 BDF

The standard string quartet consists of 2 violins, 1 viola and 1 cello.

Dynamic term meaning to play "very loud."

Known as the Father of the String Quartet.

The church was the primary supporter of music and musicians during the classical period.

Mozart was dubbed a child prodigy.

Music for 2-8 players intended for smaller rooms of the palace.

Beethoven was known as The Father of the Symphony.

Which one of the following instruments is NOT found within the classical era orchestra?

Credited for bridging the gap between the classical and romantic periods.

The string section of the classical orchestra is now divided into 5 parts.

Latin text of a funeral mass set to music for orchestra and choir.

Which of the following movements in a SONATA would be performed at a fast tempo?

This instrument replaced the harpsichord as the dominant keyboard instrument of the classical era.

Known for his operas, such as Don Giovanni. His operas are among the few from the classical period that are performed.

The classical period REPLACES terraced dynamics in favor of a system that stresses gradual changes in dynamics.

Instrumental music was more dominant than vocal music during the classical period.

The dates of the classical period.

The most popular form of chamber music during the classical period.

English organist, music seller, and composer of keyboard music.

Unaccompanied and improvised solo section within a classical era concerto (a solo within a solo)

Which of the following is NOT a popular classical era form?

The pianoforte was so named because

Which of the following best describes characteristics of classical music?

Classicists strive to control emotion within the confines of the form.

Dynamic term meaning "moderately soft."

Work for ONE soloist with KEYBOARD accompaniment.

Most classical composers were supported by the patronage system.

Child prodigy who composed over 600 works despite dying at 35 years old.

This form can be referred to as a "sonata written for orchestra."

Appropriate speed for the FIRST movement of a concerto.

Possible title for the THIRD movement in a sonata.

Both largo and adagio are slow tempo terms.

A work for ONE soloist with ORCHESTRAL accompaniment.

Wrote one requiem that was incomplete at the time of his death.

Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the SECOND movement in sonata?

The dominant texture during the classical period.

Spent most of his life working for Prince Esterhazy.

Considered to be the first true classical composer.

Wrote his 9th symphony despite being completely deaf.

Known for his ability to write extended works without making any revisions.