Classical Music

The Classical Period lasted from ____.

• 1750-1825

• 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

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 did NOT happen during the classical period?

• Orville Wright flies the first airplane

• The American Revolution

• Beethoven composed 9 symphonies

• Benjamin Franklin discovers electricity

Which of the following is NOT a Classical composer?

• Beethoven

• Mozart

• Haydn

• Gershwin

Who "discovered" electricity during the Classical Era?

• Mozart

• Haydn

• Franklin

• Washington

Who wrote theme and variations on "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?"

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Handel

Mozart died at the age of...

• 56

• 35

• 78

• 62

What does Composer mean?

• A person who writes music

• A person who listens to music

• A person who dances to music

• A person who plays music