Classical Era Review

Musical capital of the world was located where during the Classical Era?

• Paris
• Berlin
• London
• Vienna

The symphony grows out of what genre of music?

• Orchestral music
• Chamber music
• Solo piano
• Vocal music

What country is Mannheim in?

• Spain
• Germany
• Italy
• France

What are the four families of instruments?

• Guitar, Piano, Flute, Harp
• Synthesizers, Drums, Accordions, Ukuleles
• Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Cello
• Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion

Why is it called chamber music?

• It is called chamber music because it is played in large concert halls.
• It is called chamber music because it features only string instruments.
• It is called chamber music because it is performed outdoors.
• It is called chamber music because it was meant for small rooms or chambers.

What instruments are in a string quartet?

• Two violins, one viola, and one cello
• Two violas and two cellos
• Three violins and one double bass
• One violin, one viola, and two cellos

Which composers were from the Classical period?

• Beethoven and Mozart

• Tchaikovsky and Debussy

• Bach and Handel

• McCartney and Lennon

How many movements are in a sonata?

• 1 to 2 movements
• 3 to 4 movements
• 5 to 6 movements
• Only 1 movement

What is a concerto?

• A concerto is a musical composition for a solo instrument and orchestra.
• A concerto is a solo performance without accompaniment.
• A concerto is a type of dance performance.
• A concerto is a musical genre that only features vocalists.

What is a cadenza?

• A cadenza is a solo passage in music, often for a soloist.
• A cadenza is a dance form used in classical performances.
• A cadenza is a musical genre popular in the 18th century.
• A cadenza is a type of musical instrument.