6.05 Test Review

Question 1

Which phrase best describes a cadenza?

Accepted Answer

soloist displays their virtuosity while the orchestra stops.

Question 2

Which instruments were new to the percussion section of the modern orchestra?

Accepted Answer

typewriter, hammer, & sirens

Question 3

Which piece is Beethoven's final masterpiece- first symphony to ever use a chorus and soloists?

Accepted Answer

Symphony No. 9

Question 4

Haydn used shifts in _______ to create surprise in his “Surprise Symphony”

Accepted Answer

dynamics

Question 5

Who was Mozart's mentor?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 6

What period is Beethoven considered a bridge composer to?

Accepted Answer

Romantic

Question 7

What are the four main sections of the orchestra?

Accepted Answer

string, woodwind, brass, percussion

Question 8

Which is the correct order of sonata form?

Accepted Answer

exposition, development, recap

Question 9

Which is the largest orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Romantic

Question 10

What orchestral form was Haydn instrumental in creating?

Accepted Answer

symphony

Question 11

The Baroque orchestras were made of primarily which instruments?

Accepted Answer

strings

Question 12

What best describes Mozart's life?

Accepted Answer

He was famous, yet poor and begged for money

Question 13

Which Classical musical texture includes a melody and simple bass line accompaniment?

Accepted Answer

homophonic

Question 14

Is Classical Music simple or complex?

Accepted Answer

simple

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