Classical music

Who was the Polish composer regarded as the greatest piano composer of all time?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Frédéric Chopin

• Sergei Rachmaninov

Vivaldi was accomplished at which instrument?

• the harpsichord

• the piano

• the violin

With what musical period is Vivaldi associated?

• Baroque

• Medieval

• Renaissance

How many concerti did Vivaldi write?

• 45

• over 50

• more than 500

How do you think Beethoven composed when he couldn’t hear?

• he felt the vibration of the musical notes

• he used his imagination

• both of these

What is a correct description of this Italian musical term?

Allegro

• the tempo is fast and bright

• the tempo is very slow

• the tempo is at a walking pace

What is a correct description of this Italian musical term?

Adagio (means "at ease")

• the tempo is extremely fast

• the tempo is fast

• the tempo is slow

Which Italian musical term is described?

Sung without instrumental accompaniment

• Aria

• Intermezzo

• A cappella

Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, The Barber of Seville and Aida are all examples of what?

• Opera

• Sonata

• Concerto

Which piece of music was adopted as the European Anthem?

• Ode to Joy

  (from Symphony #9, Beethoven)

• Spring

  (from Four Seasons, Vivaldi)

• The Valkyrie (Wagner)