Classical Period Pre Test

When was the classical period

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1820

• 1820-1900

• 1900-1945

Name three classical composers

What instruments make up a typical string quartet?

Which of the following are typical features of classical music:

(a)   ​ (b)   (c)   ​ (d)   E

• Monophonic

• Homophonic
• Polyphonic

• Complex melodies and harmonies

• Simple melodies and harmonies
• Consonant
• Dissonant
• Elegant

Which two instruments were invented during the classical period?

• Piccolo and trombone

• French horn and double bass

• Violin and bassoon

• Clarinet and piano

Which form of music became prominent during the classical period?

• Opera

• Symphony

• Concerto

• Sonata

Which composer is known for his operas during the classical period?

• Franz Schubert

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johannes Brahms

• Antonio Vivaldi

Which musical form was NOT prominent during the classical period?

• Fugue

• Symphony

• Sonata

• Concerto

Which of the following composers was NOT active during the classical period?

• Joseph Haydn

• Franz Schubert

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Which musical form often features a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra?

• Symphony

• Concerto

• Sonata

• Fugue