Classical Era Music Quiz

Which historical event occurred during the classical era?

• Industrial Revolution

• World War I

• French Revolution

• Vietnam War

Which composer is known as the 'father of symphonies'?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Franz John

• LVB

• Wolfgang Asmodeus Mozart

At what age did Wolfgang Asmodeus Mozart start composing music?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 5

Which famous symphony did LVB begin to compose while going deaf?

• Symphony no 5

• Symphony no 3 eroica

• Symphony no 6 pastoral

• Symphony no 9 choral

How many piano sonatas did LVB compose?

• 50

• 40

• 32

• 20

Which composition by Franz John is known as 'The Surprise symphony'?

• The military

• Eine kleine nachtmusik

• The Clock

• The Surprise symphony

Which famous opera was composed by Wolfgang Asmodeus Mozart in 1786?

• Magical flute

• The marriage of figaro

• Don Giovanni

• Eine kleine nachtmusik

What instrument did Wolfgang Asmodeus Mozart start playing at the age of 5?

• Violin

• Piano

• Guitar

• Flute

Which of the following is not a characteristic of classical music?

• Simplicity

• Elegance

• Complex harmony

• Dignified texture

In which year did the American declaration of Independence occur?

• 1800

• 1776

• 1820

• 1750