Major European Classical Music Periods Test

Which time period came directly AFTER the Classical Era (1750 - 1830)?

• Renaissance

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Medieval

Which of the following is NOT example of leitmotif? Select ALL that apply.

• Prologue of the Pixar film "Up"

• The Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner

• The Imperial March from "Star Wars"

• Somewhere Over the Rainbow from "Wizard of Oz"

What is this Renaissance era instrument called?

• Gittern

• Psaltry

• Harpsichord

• Hurdy Gurdy

Rachmoninoff's Piano Concerto #1 was written during which time period?

• Renaissance

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Classical

This image is an example of what an orchestra would have looked like during which time period?

• Classical

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Medieval

Which time period came directly BEFORE the Romantic Period (1830-1900)

• Medieval

• Baroque

• Classical

• Renaissance

What time period are these instruments from?

• Romantic

• Medieval

• Baroque

• Renaissance

Select which characteristics is NOT associated with the Romantic Period.

• A Conductor

• Small orchestra

• Large Brass Section

• The use of leitmotif

Please define the term virtuoso and give an example.

This instrument is called a ....

• Harp

• Gittern

• Hurdy Gurdy

• Psaltery