Classical Period Music and Philosophy Quiz

What political philosophy during the classical period emphasized individualism and logic?

• Romanticism

• Enlightenment

• Feudalism

• Socialism

Through which years did the Classical Period take place?

• 1400-1600

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1820

• 1820-1900

What socio-economic class was responsible for the proliferation of Music in the classical period?

• The Clergy

• The Middle Class

• The Peasantry

• The Bourgeoisie

During the Classical period, there was less _____________ (embellishment on the notes.)

• Ornamentation

• Improvisation

• Modulation

• Syncopation

What texture was most Classical Music?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Heterophonic

(True/False) Composers during the Classical period continued to use Basso Continuo.

• True

• False

During the Classical period, the Orchestra Size _____________ and ____________.

• Decreased, Simplified

• Increased, Standardized

• Remained the same, Specialized

• Decreased, Diversified

Each section had its own _________.

• Melody

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Role

What is the most common arrangement for a 4 movement instrumental work?

• Fast-Slow-Fast-Slow

• Slow-Fast-Slow-Fast

• Fast-Slow-Dance-Fast

• Slow-Dance-Fast-Slow

How would you describe the shift in how musicians made money in the classical period?

• Patronage System to Freelance

• Public Concerts to Patronage System

• Church Employment to Court Employment

• Court Employment to Church Employment