Classical Era Quick Quiz

Haydn was the "Father" of what two genres

• Symphony & Opera

• Symphony & String Quartet

• Opera & String Quartet

• Opera & Mass

The Piano took over for what instrument?

• Bassoon

• Harpsichord

• Organ

• Violin

What is the piano's original name?

• Fortepiano

• Octave Piano

• Pianoforte

• Italian Piano

What best describes a symphony?

• composition for solo instrument and orchestra

• composition for solo instrument

• composition for large scale orchestra

• composition for unstaged opera

What best describes a SONATA?

• Composition for solo instrument and orchestra

• Composition for solo instrument

• Composition for large scale orchestra

• Composition for unstaged opera

What best describes a CONCERTO?

• Composition for solo instrument and orchestra

• Composition for solo instrument

• Composition for large scale orchestra

• Composition for unstaged opera

Which composer is NOT from the Classical Era?

• Mozart

• Handel

• Haydn

• Beethoven

Haydn was born in what country?

• Italy

• Germany

• England

• Austria

What era of music came BEFORE the Classical Era?

• Renaissance

• Medieval

• Baroque

• Romantic

The classical era began directly after the death of who?

• JS Bach

• Beethoven

• Monteverdi

• Mozart