Classical Music - The Mannheim School of Composers

Which period of musical history is known for the development of the Mannheim School of composers?

• Classical period

• Renaissance period

• Romantic period

• Baroque period

Who is considered the most important composer of the Mannheim School?

• Handel

• Vivaldi

• Stamitz

• Bach

What significant musical form was established by the Mannheim School of composers?

• Concerto

• Sonata form

• Fugue

• Rondo

Which instrument was given a place in the orchestra by the Mannheim School?

• Bassoon

• Clarinet

• Oboe

• Flute

What is the term used to describe the Mannheim technique of building a crescendo through the entire orchestra?

• Mannheim roller

• Mannheim crescendo

• Mannheim climax

• Mannheim rocket

Which technique involves pairs of descending notes with emphasis on the first note, creating a 'sigh' effect?

• Mannheim birds

• Mannheim rocket

• Mannheim sigh

• Mannheim crescendo

What is the Mannheim technique that involves a fast ascending arpeggio idea, resembling a rocket?

• Mannheim crescendo

• Mannheim climax

• Mannheim rocket

• Mannheim roller

Which Mannheim technique involves a moment of silence in the music, followed by a continuation?

• Mannheim climax

• Mannheim rocket

• General pause

• Mannheim crescendo

What is the term used to describe the Mannheim technique of building tension and then leaving only the strings behind?

• Mannheim climax

• Mannheim rocket

• Mannheim crescendo

• Mannheim roller

Which Mannheim technique involves a representation of birds chirping in the music?

• Mannheim crescendo

• Mannheim rocket

• Mannheim birds

• General pause