Baroque and Classical Music

What form is characterized by a theme followed by variations?

• Sonata Form

• Fugue

• Variation Form

• Rondo Form

Which of the following is a characteristic of Baroque art and music?

• Simplicity and clarity of form

• Emphasis on balance and proportion

• Dramatic expression and complexity

• Experimental and avant-garde

What does the term 'Basso Continuo' refer to?

• A solo vocal performance

• A set of chords continuously underlying the melody in a piece of Baroque music

• A fast-paced dance in triple meter

• A group of soloists performing a concerto grosso

Which composer is associated with the Classical period?

• Georg Frideric Handel

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Èlisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre

Which period in music is known for its use of the symphony and sonata?

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

What is the term for a piece of orchestral music, usually in three movements, that features a solo instrument with the orchestra?

• Symphony

• Concerto

• Sonata

• Concerto Grosso

What is the term for a piece of orchestral music, usually in three movements, that features a group of soloists with the orchestra?

• Symphony

• Concerto

• Sonata

• Concerto Grosso

Who is considered the master of fugue composition in the Baroque period?

• Chevalier de Saint-Georges

• George Frideric Handel

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

What is the initial statement of the main theme in a fugue called?

• Exposition

• Subject

• Answer

• Countersubject

How many main sections does the sonata form typically have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five