Classical Music Quiz

The tempo order of the movements of a Classical-era concerto are as follows: first movement: fast; second movement: slow; third movement: fast

• True

• False

In the cadenza of a Classical-era concerto, the orchestra improvises freely.

• True

• False

The Classical-era concerto has how many movements?

• 3

• 5

• 4

A simplified version of sonata allegro form is broken into three parts, in this form and order: exposition, recapitulation, development.

• True

• False

Beethoven’s music is rooted in the Classical tradition but pushes the limits of that tradition.

• True

• False

Beethoven completely abandoned formal considerations in his music.

• True

• False

The second movement of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is in what form?

• theme and variations

• through composed

• strophic

Beethoven admired Napoleon until the latter declared himself emperor.

• True

• False

All four of the movements in Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony are based on one:

• motive

• instrument

• string

The last movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 features a choral setting of a poem called:

• Ode to Joy

• Ode to Autumn

• Fair Phyllis