Classical Music Quiz

What era does the Classical period in music fall between?

• Renaissance and Baroque

• Baroque and Romantic

• Romantic and Modern

• Medieval and Renaissance

Which of the following is a characteristic of Classical music?

• Complex polyphony

• Heavy ornamentation

• Clear melody line over a subordinate chordal accompaniment

• Use of electronic instruments

Who is known as the "Father of the Symphony"?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Johann Sebastian Bach

Which composer is recognized as one of the greatest geniuses in musical history and composed "The Marriage of Figaro"?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What significant change in musical instruments occurred during the Classical period?

• The invention of the electric guitar

• The replacement of the harpsichord by the piano forte

• The introduction of the saxophone

• The use of synthesizers

Which historical events influenced the music of the Classical period?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution and the American Declaration of Independence

• The Renaissance

• The World Wars

What is the primary texture of Classical music?

• Monophonic

• Polyphonic

• Homophonic

• Heterophonic

Which musical forms were prominent during the Classical period?

• Sonata, Concerto, Symphony, and String Quartet

• Fugue and Toccata

• Madrigal and Motet

• Opera and Ballet

How did the Enlightenment influence the music of the Classical period?

• It led to more complex and heavily ornamented music.

• It inspired composers to emphasize clarity, order, and balance.

• It caused a decline in musical composition.

• It had no impact on music.

What was a significant social change for composers during the Classical period?

• They continued to rely solely on aristocratic patronage.

• They stopped composing music altogether

• They began to work independently and seek support from the public.

• They only composed for religious institutions.