The Classical Period

What is a symphonic poem?

• A work for orchestra that tells a story or expresses an idea.

• A work for orchestra and choir that uses poetry for the lyrics.

• A recitation of a poem accompanied by orchestral music.

• A piano piece that imitate a symphony.

What was the most popular keyboard instrument before the Classical Period?

• The piano

• The pianoforte

• The harpsichord

• The keytar

Which of the following Classical-era instrumental genres usually have three movements?

• Concerto and sonata

• String quartet and sonata

• Symphony and string quartet

• Symphony and concerto

Musical form is similar to

• the floor plans of a house.

• the geography of a country.

• the history of a genre.

• the minutes of a meeting.

Which of the following genres did CPE not compose?

• Opera

• Concerti

• Keyboard sonatas

• Sacred choral music

Under whose patronage did Domenico finally find his creative voice?

• Queen Maria Casimira of Poland.

• Princess Maria Bárbara de Bragança.

• Maria Catarina Gentili.

• Pope Julian II.

Hearing what work inspired Haydn to focus more on writing large works for chorus?

• Bach's B Minor Mass

• Handel's Messiah

• Vivaldi's Gloria

• Mozart's Requiem

How did Haydn earn a living for most of his career?

• He was employed by the Esterházys, an aristocratic Hungarian family.

• He worked as a cathedral choirboy for his entire life.

• He earned his living exclusively from selling published music.

• He earned his living as a touring opera singer.

The Marriage of Figaro is best described by which of the following words?

• Comedic

• Tragic

• Painful

• Serious

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that David's 'Oath of the Horatii' shows neoclassical artistic values?

• It uses three arches to create a symmetrical, orderly form.

• It illustrates a Roman story that celebrates bravery, patriotism, and sacrifice.

• The painting uses a realistic style.

• An ancient Greek god looms over the scene.