Classical Music History Quiz

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

• 1800 to 1900

• 1750 to 1820

• 1600 to 1700

• 1650 to 1750

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

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

• 1600

• 1722

• 1700

• 1800

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

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

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

• Sonata

• Symphony

• Concerto

• Opera

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

• Harpsichord

• Violin

• Piano

• Flute

Which classical composer is renowned for his extensive contributions to chamber music, including string quartets and piano trios?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Schubert

• Franz Joseph Haydn

What is the name of the musical form that is a single-movement piece for orchestra, often used to open an opera, ballet, or suite?

• Symphony

• Overture

• Sonata

• Concerto

Which of the following musical forms involves a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra, often featuring three movements with contrasting tempos?

• Sonata

• Symphony

• Concerto

• Opera