Classical Music Period

A melody can be described as the ____

• tune

• trill

• appiagiatora

• verse

Compared to Baroque, what was different about the Classical Period of music?

• The music was more fancy than the Baroque period.

• The orchestras had women players.

• Musical phrases were neat and balanced

• Musical phrases were imbalanced.

In the Classical Period, conductors faced the ____.

• harpsichord

• orchestra

• mirror

• audience

The Classical Period lasted from ____.

• 1750-1820

• 1700-1800

• 15th century to today

• none of these

Why did the piano become more popular than the harpsichord?

• pianos were easier to roll around

• pianos were cheaper

• pianos could play loud or soft

• harpsichords weren't popular anymore

What happened to Beethoven later in his life?

• he went blind

• he went deaf

• he couldn't speak

• he was sick

Which of the following IS a famous Classical composer?

• Mozart

• Bach

• Louis Prima

• Louis Armstrong

The Classical orchestra was ____.

• the same size as the Baroque Period

• happier than the baroque period

• larger than the baroque period

• smaller than the baroque period

Which of the following is NOT true about the Classical Period?

• . Music contained balanced musical phrases.

• There were bigger orchestras

• The music was less fancy than Baroque.

• The music was less organized.

Who is called the ‘Daddy of String Quartets’?

• Vivaldi

• Bach

• Beethoven

• Haydn