IGCSE Classical Music Basics

Question 1

(Although not just in classical), name the ornament used below.

Accepted Answer

Turn

Question 2

(Although not just in classical), name the ornament transcribed below.

Accepted Answer

Upper Mordent

Question 3

Which was a famous conductor during classicalism?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 4

Which is not a section in sonata form?

Accepted Answer

Obbligato

Question 5

Choose the classical composer

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 6

In Sonata Form, which key is the first subject in?

Accepted Answer

Tonic

Question 7

Which instrument would not have been in a classical orchestra (probably)

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

Question 8

Which piece of music was composed during the classical period?

Accepted Answer

Schöpfungsmesse (Creation Mass)

Question 9

The Clarinet became part of the orchestra in this period (Be Quick!!)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

When was the classical period?

Accepted Answer

1750-1820

Question 11

Which is a key feature of classical music?

Accepted Answer

Balanced Phrases

Questions 11