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For OHDELA Music Appreciation Module 4 Exam
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1
Who was Ludwig van Beethoven's first childhood music teacher?
Handel
His father
Christian Gottlob Neefe
Mozart
2
To whom was Ludwig van Beethoven a father?
His sister's son, Amadeus.
His own son, Casper.
His own son, Karl.
His brother's son, Karl.
3
In what way was Mozart's music writing tactic different from other composers?
He would first write the music completely in his head.
He would tell his wife what to write down for him.
He would use chalk and write it all over the floors.
He would write music for one instrument at a time.
4
To whom was Ludwig van Beethoven a father?
His own son, Karl.
His brother's son, Karl.
His brother's son, Karl.
His sister's son, Amadeus.
5
Choose the answer that most accurately describes Ludwig Beethoven's father.
A loving father involved in his son's life.
An alcoholic and abusive to his son.
A Presbyterian minister in the small town of Bonn, Germany.
A music store owner in the small town of Bonn, Germany.
6
Who most often led the orchestra during the Classical Music Era?
The composer
The lead violinist (concertmaster)
The lead flutist (concertmaster)
The conductor
7
In approximately 50 words write a short synopsis of The Magic Flute. Be sure to use character's names.
There is no correct answer here.
Make sure you can do it on the exam.
It is worth 10 points.
Click on this one.
8
Which instruments were included in a string quartet?
Two violins, a cello and a viola.
Two cellos, a violin, and a viola.
A harp, violin, cello and double bass.
A violin, cello, harp, and a viola.
9
Who wrote the music for the Magic Flute opera?
Haydn
Brahms
Beethoven
Mozart
10
The Classical period is often referred to as __________.
ahead of its time
the golden age of music
Greco/Italian
extravagant and showy
11
Which term is used for the text or story of an opera?
Aria
Libretto
Novel
Repertoire
12
How old was Mozart when he wrote his first symphony?
15
12
8
18
13
Which instrument was most used by composers during the classical era?
The piano
The flute
The cello
The violin
14
Who wrote the libretto for the Magic Flute opera?
Schikaneder
Esterhasy
Mozart
Beethoven
15
Which classical era composer worked for over thirty years as the music director for the Esterhazy family?
Brahms
Mozart
Beethoven
Haydn
16
Why did Haydn write his 45th symphony and name it the Farewell Symphony?
Haydn was retiring from his position with the prince.
The orchestra members wanted to leave the summer palace.
Haynd was moving from Vienna to Germany.
The king wanted something special to send his daughter off in marriage.
17
How old was Mozart when he started touring with his father and sister?
10
6
12
3
18
Which famous composer did Beethoven study with in Vienna?
Bach
Haydn
Handel
Mozart
19
Which Classical music composer was an abused child and was completely deaf by the time he was 46 years old?
Brahms
Beethoven
Mozart
Haydn
