Classical Era Quiz

The Classical era lasted about how many years?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 500

Which three composers shaped the Classical period?

• Beethoven, Mozart, Bach

• Mozart, Haydn, Handel

• Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert

• Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven

The new idea about music during the Classical era was called:

• Harmony

• Counterpoint

• Expression

• Rhythm

Haydn is often referred to as the 'father' of which musical form?

• Sonata

• Symphony

• Opera

• String quartet

What is the term used to describe Mozart's incredible talent as a child?

• Wunderkind

• Maestro

• Virtuoso

• Genius

Mozart had a passion for which musical form, and what was his perspective on its focus?

• Symphony - Focused on complex structures

• Opera - Focused on virtuosic singing

• Concerto - Focused on showcasing the soloist

• Sonata - Focused on expressing the dramatic story

How many operas did Mozart write?

• 10

• 15

• 22

• 30

Beethoven's 'middle' works were referred to as:

• Heroic

• Romantic

• Tragic

• Classical

Beethoven began losing his hearing at what age?

• 21

• 31

• 41

• 51

Beethoven's most famous symphony is:

• Symphony No. 5

• Symphony No. 6

• Symphony No. 7

• Symphony No. 9