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Why did the piano replace the harpsichord?

Classical melodies are often:

Classical Music Characteristics

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Classical melodies are often:
Hard to sing and complex
Based on Gregorian chants
Symmetrical and easy to remember
Random and abstract
2
Why did the piano replace the harpsichord?
It was cheaper
It had more keys
It could play louder
It allowed dynamic expression
3
Why did basso continuo disappear in the Classical era?
It was too expensive
It became illegal
Amateurs couldn’t improvise
No one used bass instruments
4
What is a key feature of contrast in mood in Classical music?
Frequent mood changes to express emotion
Always sad and serious
One basic mood throughout
Only joyful moods allowed
5
In Haydn's Surprise Symphony, the texture is:
Loud and chaotic
Complex polyphony
Melody with soft accompaniment
One melody without accompaniment
6
How did Classical composers use dynamics?
Sudden dynamic changes
No dynamics at all
Gradual crescendo and decrescendo
Only soft or loud, nothing in between
7
What is the dominant texture in Classical music?
Monophonic
Atonal
Polyphonic
Homophonic
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Which of the following is a common characteristic of Classical melodies?
Short, balanced phrases with clear cadences
Rapid scale runs without repetition
Irregular phrases and unpredictable endings
Long, unstructured melodic lines
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What makes texture in Classical music different from the Baroque period?
It shifts flexibly between homophonic and polyphonic textures
It only uses solo instruments
It avoids using chords
It keeps one strict texture throughout
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What best describes rhythm in Classical music?
Flexible with sudden or gradual changes
Only uses fast rhythms
Steady and predictable
Completely free and chaotic