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Classical Music History Quiz

Authored by Christina Guando

Performing Arts

8th Grade

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Classical Music History Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

When did the classical period in western music history approximately last from?

1800 to 1900

1750 to 1820

1600 to 1700

1650 to 1750

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What was an important way for composers and musicians to support themselves during the classical period?

Performing in public concerts

Selling music recordings

Writing music for church or court

Teaching music lessons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What was the system of tonality that was codified during the classical period not written out until?

1600

1722

1700

1800

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which composer wrote the sonata number 10 for piano K-330, a typical sonata from the classical period?

Ludwig van Beethoven

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Johann Sebastian Bach

Franz Joseph Haydn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which classical composer is known for his "Surprise" Symphony, No. 94 in G major?

Ludwig van Beethoven

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Franz Joseph Haydn

Johannes Brahms

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What form of composition, popular in the classical period, typically consists of three movements with the pattern fast-slow-fast?

Sonata

Symphony

Concerto

Opera

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which instrument saw a significant rise in prominence and solo literature during the Classical period?

Harpsichord

Violin

Piano

Flute

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