Classical Period Quiz

Which instrument became more popular than the harpsichord during the Classical period?

• Piano

• Violin

• Trumpet

• Clarinet

Who was the first president of the United States during the Classical period?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

Which composer was known as the child genius?

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Clementi

What did Haydn write 106 of?

• Symphonies

• Concertos

• Operas

• Sonatas

What type of phrases did Classical composers use?

• Balanced

• Complex

• Irregular

• Chaotic

What is a characteristic of Baroque music compared to Classical music?

• Fancy

• Simple

• Ordered

• Balanced

What did a conductor NOT need in the Classical period?

• Baton

• Sheet music

• Metronome

• Podium

What did Haydn's Surprise Symphony include?

• Sudden loud parts

• Soft melodies

• Complex harmonies

• Fast tempos

What were the years of the Romantic period?

• 1820 to 1910

• 1800 to 1850

• 1900 to 1950

• 1750 to 1820

Which painter was born during the Romantic period?

• Vincent Van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Leonardo da Vinci