Quiz 4: Classical, Romantic, and Impressionism

During which time did the Classical period in music occur?

• 1600 to 1700

• 1750 to 1820

• 1840 to 1900

• 1900 to 1950

Which of the following people are NOT Romantic composers?

• Franz Liszt

• Peter Tchaikovsky

• Haydn

• Niccolo Paganini

Which of the following statements are NOT true regarding how the Industrial Revolution affected music?

• More people could afford instruments

• Attendance at concerts increased

• The middle class grew larger

• There were no virtuoso performers

What did Romanticism emphasize?

• Logic and reason

• Inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual

• Economic growth and industrialization

• Political power and governance

During which span of years did Romanticism in music occur?

• 1750-1820

• 1650-1750

• 1820-1900

• 1900-1950

Which composers are known as bridge composers between the Classical and Romantic eras?

• Mozart and Haydn

• Beethoven and Schubert

• Bach and Handel

• Chopin and Liszt

What is one characteristic of music during the transition to Romanticism?

• Decreased use of dynamics

• Overly expressive

• Strict tempo

• Minimalist style

What form or rule did composers in the Classical era use in their music?

• Atonal Form

• Sonata Form

• 12-bar chord progressions

• Idee Fixe

What is the main theme representing the woman in Hector Berlioz' "Symphonie Fantastique" referred to as?

• Leitmotif

• Idee Fixe

• Motif

• Theme

What is the primary purpose of the piano concerto written for the modern piano?

• To highlight the orchestra

• To showcase the virtuosity of the pianist

• To focus on the conductor

• To emphasize the composer