Classical Music Quiz

What does the term 'Classical' denote in music?

• Conformity with jazz styles

• Conformity with modern trends

• Conformity with folk traditions

• Conformity with ancient Greek and Roman principles

What is a Sonata?

• A large-scale opera

• A single movement for orchestra

• A multimovement work for solo instrument or small ensemble

• A type of vocal music

What is the first movement of a concerto typically like?

• Slow and lyrical

• Fast and in sonata-allegro form

• Medium-paced and dance-like

• A short cadenza

What does 'Sinfonia' mean?

• A vocal composition

• A type of dance

• Harmonious sounding together

• A solo performance

Which of the following is NOT a movement in a symphony?

• Medium/Fast

• Slow

• Fast

• Lyrical

What is the characteristic of opera seria?

• It is a comic opera

• It is a solo performance

• It is a dance opera

• It is a serious opera

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

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What is the typical number of movements in a concerto?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Three or more

Which instrument is NOT typically a solo instrument in a concerto?

• Violin

• Trombone

• Cello

• Piano

What is the second movement of a concerto usually like?

• Fast and energetic

• Slow with more ornamentation

• Medium-paced and lyrical

• A short cadenza