Classical Music (Apex 4.3)

Question 1

The eighteenth century technique of gradually changing _____________ levels was called the Mannheim crescendo.

Accepted Answer

dynamic

Question 2

Which of the following is a sentence most like in music?

Accepted Answer

Musical Period

Question 3

Haydn helped to establish the four _______________ of the symphony.

Accepted Answer

Movements

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT a popular music activity in the eighteenth century home?

Accepted Answer

Playing lute

Question 5

Which two eighteenth century pieces are meant as light entertainment?

Accepted Answer

Serenade and divertimento

Question 6

The order of sonata form is exposition, development, recapitulation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

The most basic harmonic progression, favored by Classical Era composers, is:

Accepted Answer

Tonic-dominant-tonic (I – V – I)

Question 8

Which of the following is a Classical accompaniment style based on triads?

Accepted Answer

Alberti bass

Question 9

Which of the following best describes musical life during the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

Concerts were unusually long by today's standards.

Question 10

In general, to which style would music of a light and graceful nature belong?

Accepted Answer

Rococo

Question 11

Which accompaniment style is featured in the score below?

Accepted Answer

Alberti bass

Question 12

Mozart was a Kapellmeister.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

The head musician in an eighteenth century court was called a Kapellmeister.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Eighteenth century music meant to be played in the evening is called:

Accepted Answer

A serenade

Question 15

Which of the following DOES NOT describe musical life during the Classical era?

Accepted Answer

Most concerts were for the nobility only.

Questions 15