Classical period music

What was the major keyboard instrument during the Classical period?

• Piano
• Clavichord
• Harpsichord
• Organ

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What was the main goal of composers during the Classical period?

• To create complex and dissonant music
• To incorporate folk music into their compositions
• To create music with a clean and balanced sound
• To focus on improvisation

Which composer was NOT a prominent figure in the Classical period?

• Ludwig van Beethoven
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Johann Sebastian Bach
• Franz Schubert

What is the most common type of texture found in Classical Era music?

• Monophonic
• Heterophonic
• Homophonic
• Polyphonic

Which composer is known for his famous piece 'Symphony No. 5'?

• Franz Joseph Haydn
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Ludwig van Beethoven
• Franz Schubert

Which composer is known for his famous piece 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'?

• Franz Schubert
• Ludwig van Beethoven
• Franz Joseph Haydn
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Which of the following is NOT a string instrument commonly played during the Classical period?

• Harp
• Cello
• Trumpet
• Viola

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Which city is often referred to as the center of the Classical period?

• Paris
• London
• Vienna
• Rome

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Who is credited with inventing the piano?

• George Frideric Handel
• Antonio Vivaldi
• Johann Sebastian Bach
• Bartolomeo Cristofori

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What is the main characteristic of Classical Era music?

• Simple melodies with subordinate harmonies
• Dissonant harmonies
• Improvisation
• Complex melodies

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