Module 4 (3rd Grade)

Question 1

Which Classical composer is known as the "Father of the Symphony"?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 2

String quartets became popular during the Classical Period. Who was the "father" of string quartet?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 3

In Classical period music, nearly all of the phrases have the same what?

Accepted Answer

Length

Question 4

What do we call a music group that has 2 violins, 1 viola, and 1 cello?

Accepted Answer

A string quartet

Question 5

Which Classical composer was a child prodigy who performed for kings and queens all over Europe?

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 6

How can we describe melodies written during the Classical Period?

Accepted Answer

Pleasing to the ear

Question 7

The orchestra became larger during the Classical period.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

What do we call the pianoforte today?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Question 9

What years were the Classical Period.

Accepted Answer

1750-1820

Question 10

What did Gwenda do to change the Baroque cake into a Classical cake?

Accepted Answer

Removed the ornaments to simplify the cake

Question 11

Which Classical composer gradually lost his hearing, but was able to continue writing music?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 12

All of the great Classical Period composers lived on which continent?

Accepted Answer

Europe

Question 13

What is the name of the keyboard that came before the piano was invented?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

Question 14

What do we call the period of music that emphasized balance, simplicity, and order?

Accepted Answer

The Classical Period

Question 15

What musical period was know for having fancy music?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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