Classical ERA

14. Which instrument is NOT typically found in the standard Classical symphony orchestra?

8. Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in C‑sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2 is better known as the:

7. The first movement of a Classical concerto commonly combines which two procedures?

15. What is thematic development?

3. What is the standard tempo structure for the movements of a string quartet?

13. In a Classical symphony, what is meant by a “rocket theme”?

What was Beethoven's famous four-note motive in Symphony No. 5?

2. How many movements does a typical Classical string quartet have?

9. What notable feature is demonstrated in Mozart’s Piano Concerto in G Major, K. 453?

16. Eighteenth-century classicism is characterized by:

6. What is the typical movement structure of a Classical concerto?

19. In classical musical form, what is a “motive”?

17. The “Viennese School” of composers primarily includes:

20. What are the three main sections of the sonata-allegro form?

4. Which composer’s string quartets are known for dense textures and the use of folk elements?

12. Which composer, employed at the Esterházy court, is known for developing both the symphony and the string quartet?

1. Which genre is considered the most important form of Classical chamber music?

5. Which famous serenade for strings was composed by Mozart?

10. In the Classical era, sonatas were typically written for:

18. Which element is NOT typically emphasized in eighteenth-century classical music?