a young person who is exceptionally talented in a specific ability or quality

an old person who is exceptionally talented in a specific ability or quality

The "Surprise Symphony" was written by Hayden (who had a sense of humor). Why was it so suprising?

It was very quiet and then had a loud blast to wake up the audience.

What statement MOST accurately describes “classical music” and music from the Classical period?

Only music composed from 1750-1830 is considered from the Classical period.

Classical music only includes works composed by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.

Music from the Classical period is never categorized as classical music.

There is no such thing as contemporary classical music that is composed today

What is generally TRUE about the influences on the Classical era of music?

Many musicians were influenced by the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.

Most composers were influenced by the Catholic Church and the Protestant Reformation.

The melodies were influenced by the trends to be extravagant and use ornamentation.

The music was influenced by wealthy patrons who funded all of the composers of the era.

What change happened during the Classical era that MOST influenced the accessibility of music?

More venues, like opera houses and concert halls, opened around Europe

The Catholic Church hosted concerts in their newly-constructed cathedrals

The printing press was invented, which allowed music to be distributed.

Universities let middle-class citizens take classes to help them understand the music.

What was likely TRUE about funding for music during the Classical era?

Composers could write a wide variety of music because they had middle-class supporters to fund them

Most musicians continued to write music that was religious, so they could earn a living from the churches.

Wealthy people completely stopped supporting the musicians, which forced them to look for other funding

Vienna offered hundreds of scholarships, which inspired musicians to flock to their city to create music

What is the BEST way to describe the Viennese School from the Classical era?

It was the innovation in music and composition from Vienna, Austria.

It was an exclusive university in Vienna that trained famous composers.

It was the primary school where Mozart composed his first piece at five years old

It was a monastery that trained priests to compose various forms of music.

What happened to instrumental music during the Classical period?

It was rarely performed in concerts.

It lost all support from its patrons.

Bruno wants to compose a work that is representative of the Classical period. How would he BEST demonstrate this period of music?

He should create an expanded, large-scale work.

He should write a small-scale work.

He should avoid writing a piece for the orchestra

He should avoid composing an instrumental piece.

Tristan is attending his first symphony. What is MOST likely going to happen at the start of the symphony performance?

The movement will be brisk, fast, and upbeat

The movement will be slow and serious.

The movement will involve a lot of vocals

The movement will feature only one instrument

Compare Mozart to the concept of a modern-day rock star. What did these two MOST likely have in common?

They lived hard and died young.

They traveled the world to perform

They donated to charitable causes.

They started their careers late in life

Imagine you are a famous composer living during the Classical era, and you need musicians to play your pieces. What would MOST likely happen in this scenario?

You would find many talented musicians available.

You would recruit local priests to learn your compositions

No musicians would want to play for you.

You wouldn’t be able to find many trained musicians.

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Between what eras did the Classical Era take place?

1600-1750

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Which of the following is NOT a Classical composer?

Beethoven

Mozart

Haydn

Gershwin

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

Mozart

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Handel

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What composer continued to write music even after he went deaf?

Mozart

Haydn

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Which composer died penniless?

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Mozart

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Mozart died at the age of...

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Which is the correct representation of Sonata Form?

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Classical Music

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What composer continued to write music even after he went deaf?

Which composer died penniless?

Mozart died at the age of...

Which is the correct representation of Sonata Form?

An orchestral work consisting of several movements, which achieved its highest form during the classical period

A prodigy is

Which composer bridged the classical and the romantic time period with his/her music?

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