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The Story of Classical Part I: Prelude
The Story of Classical Part I: Prelude
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Why was 1840 called Schumann's “year of the song”?
He conducted a groundbreaking choral work
He composed a famous opera
He wrote over 100 symphonies in that year
He wrote over 100 Lieder in that year
2
What is one of the most prominent styles of Solo music?
Opera
Concerto
Sonata
Symphony
3
What does Sonata literally mean?
Played
Sung
Composed
Danced
4
What are the four large sections of an Orchestra?
Strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion
Organ, choir, percussion, and woodwinds
Woodwinds, trumpets, drums, and flutes
Percussion, woodwinds, violins, and trombones
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What two composers wrote great Opera Seria?
Bach and Handel
Wagner and Verdi
Mozart and Rossini
Beethoven and Chopin
6
What composer wove the simple Lieder together with a full orchestra?
Schumann
Brahms
Mahler
Beethoven
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Who usually joins an orchestra when playing a concerto?
A choir
A conductor
A soloist or group of soloists
Another orchestra
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What musical characteristics are very important for Ballet since it is music that is being danced to?
Rhythm and speed (tempo)
Harmony and counterpoint
Melody and form
Dynamics and timbre
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Why would choruses that sing with operas and symphonies have to be so large?
To accommodate a variety of musical genres
To create a sense of grandeur and volume
To have more solo opportunities
To ensure harmony is always present
10
True or false: There are rules to which instruments can be used in chamber music.
True
False
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What are the three most common instruments concertos have been written for?
Oboe, bassoon, and French horn
Saxophone, trombone, and tuba
Trumpet, clarinet, and flute
Violin, cello, and piano
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What was most choral music written for?
The opera house
The church
The theater
The royal court
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What did composers use symphonies to do?
Showcase their operatic skills
Explore atonal music
Show off what they were capable of writing
Experiment with electronic instruments
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What is solo instrumental music?
Music for a solo singer
Music for a large ensemble
Music with no instruments
Music written for only one instrument
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What is a symphony? What are the parts of a symphony?
A type of dance in ballet
A sonata for orchestra; usually four movements
A vocal composition for a large choir and orchestra
A solo instrumental composition with three movements
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What are the two categories of Opera?
Aria and Recitative
Romantic and Classical
Comic and Tragic
Ballet and Symphony
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Whose piano sonatas are well known or even “legendary”?
Bach
Chopin
Mozart
Beethoven
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What is the Italian word for comic opera?
Buffa
Tragica
Seria
Amorosa
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How many musicians is chamber music usually written for?
Usually 10 or fewer musicians
More than 10 musicians
More than 20 musicians
Usually less than 5 musicians
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What is probably the most famous Ballet?
Sleeping Beauty
Romeo and Juliet
Swan Lake
The Nutcracker
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What is the language-neutral term for Lieder?
Symphony
Melody
Romantic song
Art song
22
What are the most common types of music written for Orchestra?
Lieder and choruses
Ballets and operas
Sonatas and string quartets
Symphonies and concertos
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What period of classical music saw a rise in popularity of Lieder?
Romantic
Baroque
Renaissance
Classical
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What roles do choruses play?
Provide comedic relief in musicals
Sing in operas, sing along with symphonies
Play instrumental solos
Dance alongside ballet dancers
25
What composer was noted as having perfected the Opera Buffa?
Mozart
Verdi
Puccini
Wagner
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What are the two essential ideas to remember for Ballets?
Percussion instruments and brass
Music with a narrative and music to be danced to
Slow tempos and intense dynamics
Good music and complex harmonies
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How many movements are in a Concerto?
2 movements
3 movements
1 movement
4 movements
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What is the German word for song?
Leader
Lieder
Leider
Leeder
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Ballet is music that has a narrative or story; how is that story told?
Through elaborate stage props
Through written text projected on stage
Through spoken word
With simply the music and movement/dance
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What was the original literal definition of chamber music?
Music to be played in large concert halls
Music for outdoor performances
Music to be played in a chamber or small room
Music exclusively for solo instruments
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What is a Prelude?
A solo instrumental composition
A type of dance in a ballet
A concluding piece of music
A brief introduction to another piece of music
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What is a song cycle?
A group of Lieder sung together
A set of short orchestral compositions
A collection of instrumental pieces
A group of operatic arias
33
What two uses does the word "Classical Music" have?
Refers only to the Baroque period
Refers to Western Art Music and a specific time period
Refers to music from Asia
Refers to any old music
34
According to Duke Ellington, what are the two types of music?
Vocal and Instrumental
Classical and Jazz
Rock and Pop
Good music and everything else
35
What are two notable composers of Lieder?
Handel and Vivaldi
Schumann and Schubert
Chopin and Liszt
Haydn and Mozart
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What instruments make up a string quartet?
1 violin, 2 violas, 1 cello
2 violins, 1 cello, 1 double bass
2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello
1 violin, 1 viola, 2 cellos
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What is the Italian word for a tragic opera?
Seria
Buffa
Amorosa
Drammatica
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What composer was a notable writer of chamber music?
Mozart
Bach
Brahms
Beethoven
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Define Choral music
Music with a prominent piano accompaniment
Music for a choir and orchestra
Music written for a choir
Music for a solo singer
40
What is notated music?
Music that is written down
Music that is played by ear
Improvised music
Music with no structure
41
Who tells the story and is the main focus in Opera?
The singers
The composer
The conductor
The orchestra
42
Large choirs are also called what?
Quartet
Choir
Ensemble
Chorus
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What is the classical definition of Sonata?
A slow and emotional composition
A solo instrumental piece
A short, lively musical piece
A piece with at least four movements or parts and sonata form
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Bach composed over 300 _______ for the church.
Concertos
Cantatas
Sonatas
Lieder
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What is the academic classical music definition?
World Music
Folk Music
Contemporary Music
Western Art Music
