Quaver Classical Period Quirky Quiz

The Classical Period lasted from________.

• 1750-1820

• 2000-Present

• 1820-1910

• March 5th-July 23rd

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.

A melody can be described as the _______.

• tune

• trill

• appoggiatura

• verse

Who is called the "Daddy of string quartets"?

• Vivaldi

• Beethoven

• Bach

• Haydn

The Classical orchestra was ________.

• bigger than the Baroque period

• smaller than the Baroque

• the same size as the Baroque period

• nonexistent

In the Classical period, conductors faced the ___________.

• harpsichord

• orchestra

• audience

• mirror

Why did the piano become more popular than the harpsichord?

• Pianos were easier to roll around.

• Pianos can be played both soft and loud.

• Pianos were cheaper than harpsichords.

• Harpsichords were too quiet.

What happened to Beethoven later in life?

• He went blind.

• He went to Walt Disney World.

• He went deaf.

• He became embarassing.

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 the Baroque.

• The music was less organized.

Listen to the following audio clip. Who composed this piece of music?

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Clementi

• Hammerstein