Classical era revision

A symphony is:

• An orchestral work with an instrumental soloist.

• A sonata for an orchestra.

• A work for a small ensemble of 4-9 instrumentalists.

• A 3-4 movement work for a solo instrumentalist, sometimes with piano accompaniment.

The first movement in a Classical symphony is often in (a)   form.

Which woodwind instrument invented during the Classical era was added to the standard orchestra?

• Flute

• Bassoon

• Clarinet

• French horn

The _____ ________ fell out of fashion during the Classical era because amateur musicians couldn't improvise on a figured bass.

(a)  

The invention of the forte-piano was highly influential in developing the characteristic Classical style of which element of music?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Dynamics

• Texture

The (a)   School, founded by J. Stamitz made important strides in the development of the symphony.

Opera (a)   is characterised by relatable subject matter; written for the middle class instead of aristocrats, and usually features a comic character.

Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13 is also called the (a)   sonata