Extra Credit Assignment #3

When did the Classical period of music take place?

• 17th century

• 19th century

• 16th century

• 18th century

What style did the Classical period seek to mirror?

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Classicism

• Romanticism

Which ancient civilizations were the ideals of classical antiquity centered around?

• China and India

• Greece and Rome

• Persia and Babylon

• Egypt and Mesopotamia

What historical period coincided with the Classical period of music?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Romantic Era

How did classical music differ from the music of the Baroque era?

• Classical music was more complex

• Classical music had a larger orchestra

• Classical music had brighter contrasts

• Classical music had more emphasis on order

Who were the two most famous composers of the Classical period?

• Haydn and Salieri

• Bach and Handel

• Schubert and Mendelssohn

• Mozart and Beethoven

At what age did Mozart start composing music?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 3

What instrument did Beethoven play?

• Cello

• Trumpet

• Piano

• Violin

What revolutionary instrument replaced the harpsichord during the Classical period?

• Organ

• Accordion

• Guitar

• Piano

Which of the following instruments was NOT introduced to the concert scene during the Classical period?

• Saxophone

• Clarinet

• Trumpet

• Horn