The Classical Period

Approximately what years did the classical period span?

• 1750-1820

• 1650-1700

• 1800-1850

• 2020-3000

Name this composer (full name)

Answer explanation

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Joseph Haydn is known as the "Father of the..."

• Concerto

• Opeara

• Symphony

• String Quartet

A string quartet is usually comprised of...

• 4 violins

• 2 violins and 2 violas

• 1 violin, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 bass

• 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello

What keyboard instrument was invented during the classical period?

• harpsichord

• pianoforte

• organ

• guitar

List the three main sections of sonata-allegro form in order.

Answer explanation

exposition, development, recapitulation

In the classical orchestra, woodwinds and brass are usually grouped in...

• twos

• threes

• fours

• fives

Rondo form is written as...

• A B A

• A A A A

• A B A C A D A E...

• A A B B C C

The statement of the main theme in a sonata form is called...

• development

• coda

• recapitulation

• exposition

What compositional texture was most often used in the classical period?

• monophonic

• polyphonic

• homophonic

• none of the above