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Which composer was nicknamed “Father of the Symphony” and “Father of the String Quartet”?
Bach
Beethoven
Haydn
Mozart
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Music of the Classical period is described as being more “simple” the Baroque period. How is this BEST demonstrated?
It sounds simpler to the listener
It is less complex and easier to perform.
It is not as technically precise
It doesn’t involve as many forms.
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Who composed this piece?
Mozart
Haydn
Bach
Beethoven
4
Which composer has music that MOST accurately demonstrates characteristics of both the Classical and Romantic period?
Beethoven
Haydn
Mozart
Bach
5
What is the name of this famous piece?
Don Giovanni
Le Nozze di Figaro
Fur Elise
Moonlight Sonata
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What would convince a listener that a song is from the Classical era?
It uses trills.
It uses grace notes
It uses ornamentation.
It uses homophony.
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What is the name of this famous piece?
Don Giovanni
Fur Elise
Le Nozze di Figaro
Moonlight Sonata
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When writing a composition using sonata form, what should the “B” section of the form represent?
exposition
development
recapitulation
coda
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When listening to a piece in sonata form, ABA, but the music continues after the ABA pattern. What is the continuation?
exposition
recapitulation
development
coda
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Compare Beethoven’s early work to his late period work. How did these works MOST likely differ?
He is late period work was focused on larger-scale works.
His late period work was inspired by Mozart’s work
His late period work was more like Haydn’s work
His late period work was more personal and intense
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During the Classical period, emphasis was more on humanity and individual than on the traditions & values of the past.
True
False
12
What change happened during the Classical era that MOST influenced the accessibility of music?
The Catholic Church hosted concerts in their newly-constructed cathedrals
The printing press was invented, which allowed music to be distributed
Universities let middle-class take classes to help them understand music
More venues, like opera houses and concert halls, opened around Europe
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What is the name of this famous piece?
Fur Elise
Don Giovanni
Le Nozze di Figaro
Moonlight Sonata
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The Classical period overlapped with the Age of Enlightenment. How did this MOST likely affect the music of this time?
The music became simpler and more accessible.
The music became more complex and decorated.
The music required formal training to understand it.
The music was focused on religious doctrines.
15
What is the BEST way to describe the Viennese School from the Classical era?
It was the school where Mozart composed his first piece at five years old.
It was a monastery that trained priests to compose various forms of music
It was the innovation in music and composition from Vienna, Austria.
It was an exclusive university in Vienna that trained famous composers
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Which musical form does this BEST represent?
concerto
opera
oratorio
sonata
17
Compare Mozart to the concept of a modern-day rock star. What did these two MOST likely have in common?
They traveled the world to perform.
They donated to charitable causes.
They lived hard and died young.
They started their careers late in life.
18
Kerry is writing a piece that uses a tonic chord. How will her audience MOST likely recognize this technique?
It will add a pleasing effect when ending the piece of music
It will sound very disturbing and “off” to the audience
There will be dissonance throughout the musical piece
It will only appear at the very start of the musical composition
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You're a famous composer in the Classical era and need musicians to play your pieces. How would this scenario play out?
You wouldn’t be able to find many trained musicians.
You would find many talented musicians available.
No musicians would want to play for you.
You would recruit local priests to learn your compositions.
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The Classical period was the first time composers wrote for full instrumental sections the orchestra
True
False
21
Marcus is writing a song that uses sonata form. What should he use for the FIRST part of his composition?
development
coda
exposition
recapitulation
22
Comparing Baroque music to Classical era music. What is MOST likely to be different between these two types of music?
Classical: used different emotions in the same piece; Baroque: one emotion
Classical: used little emotion; Baroque: used multiple emotions
Classical: only allowed music of the church; Baroque: multiple emotions
Classical: one emotion; Baroque: multiple emotions
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How would a musician BEST describe the musical style from the Classical period?
It centered on dissonance and counterpoint.
It focused on simplicity and balance.
It frequently used polyphony.
It included a lot of ornamentation.
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What type of work does this MOST likely demonstrate?
flute concerto
symphony
opera
piano sonata
25
All composers from the Classical era composed in the style of Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart.
True
False
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What statement MOST accurately describes “classical music” and music from the Classical period?
Classical music only is only works composed by Haydn, Mozart, & Beethoven
Only music composed from 1750-1830 is considered from the Classical period.
There is no such thing as contemporary classical music composed today
Music from the Classical period is never categorized as classical music
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Tristan is attending his first symphony. What is MOST likely going to happen at the start of the symphony performance?
The movement will feature only one instrument.
The movement will be slow and serious.
The movement will involve a lot of vocals.
The movement will be brisk, fast, and upbeat.
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Who composed this famous piece?
Haydn
Mozart
Bach
Beethoven
29
Which composer famously continued to compose music despite losing his hearing?
Beethoven
Bach
Mozart
Haydn
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Which musical form does this BEST represent?
AAB
ABA
AABB
ABAB
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In a symphony, when does the
Adagio
(Slow)
movement occur?
The Second Movement
The Third Movement
The First Movement
The Fourth Movement
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Polyphony was also a common characteristic in the music of the Classical period.
False
True
33
Mozart’s concerts were a large success and helped him establish a loyal following.
True
False
34
What was likely TRUE about funding for music during the Classical era?
Composers wrote a wide variety of music through middle-class supporters
Wealthy people completely stopped supporting the musicians
Musicians continued to write music that was religious to earn from church
Vienna offered hundreds of scholarships
35
Who composed this piece
The Surprise Symphony
Beethoven
Haydn
Mozart
Bach
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What instrument is being featured in this famous piece?
flute
violin
piano
harp
37
Regina keeps confusing sonata and sonata form. How can she BEST distinguish the difference between these two concepts?
A sonata is a large-scale composition for a solo instrument.
Sonatas are the only composition written in sonata form.
The sonata form was rarely used during the Classical period.
Any piece that follows an ABAB pattern is a sonata
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Who composed this piano sonata?
Haydn
Beethoven
Mozart
Bach
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What type of work does this MOST likely demonstrate?
opera
symphony
flute concerto
piano sonata
40
Who composed this piece?
Haydn
Mozart
Beethoven
Bach
41
What is generally TRUE about the influences on the Classical era of music?
Composers were influenced by the Catholic Church & Protestant Reformation
Music was influenced by wealthy patrons who funded all of the composers
Many musicians were influenced by the ancient Greece and Rome civilzations
Melody trends were to be extravagant and use ornamentation
42
Bruno wants to compose a work that is representative of the Classical period. How would he BEST demonstrate this period?
He should avoid composing an instrumental piece.
He should avoid writing a piece for the orchestra
He should create an expanded, large-scale work.
He should write a small-scale work.
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Compare Haydn to Mozart. How did their careers MOST likely differ?
Haydn offered music lessons to musicians; Mozart did not.
Haydn was supported by the Catholic Church; Mozart was not.
Haydn was supported by a wealthy family for decades; Mozart was not.
Haydn worked in an orphanage for many years; Mozart did not.
44
Who composed this piece?
Haydn
Beethoven
Mozart
Bach
45
What happened to instrumental music during the Classical period?
It lost all support from its patrons.
It became more decorated.
It increased in popularity.
It was rarely performed in concerts.
46
Who composed this famous piece?
Bach
Mozart
Beethoven
Haydn
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What type of work does this MOST likely demonstrate?
flute concerto
symphony
piano sonata
opera
48
Jonathan wants to compose a song using homophony. What should he do in his composition to make this happen?
He should use a single melody accompanied by chords.
He should use a single melody with no chords.
He should use multiple melodies accompanied by chords.
He should use multiple melodies with no chords.
49
Who wrote the famous piece,
Surprise Symphony
?
Bach
Beethoven
Haydn
Mozart
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What was TRUE about Mozart’s career?
He was supported by a wealthy family for decades of his life.
He wrote all musical forms except for Masses and arias
He used nontraditional concert venues like restaurants
He refused to move to Vienna to be with other musicians
