Quiz on the Evolution of Classical Music

What period of music follows the Renaissance?

• Baroque

• Classical

• 20th Century

• Romantic

Which composer is known for practically inventing opera?

• Bach

• Palestrina

• Monteverdi

• Vivaldi

What musical form became prominent during the Classical period?

• Symphony

• Sonata

• Fugue

• All of the above

Which composer is associated with the Romantic period?

• Palestrina

• Haydn

• Brahms

• Mozart

What was a significant characteristic of Romantic music?

• Use of major keys only

• Strict adherence to forms

• Appeal to the heart

• Focus on harmony

Which composer is known for his nationalist themes in music?

• Stravinsky

• Handel

• Dvorak

• Bach

What movement in the 20th century attempted to challenge traditional harmony?

• Romanticism

• Baroque

• Atonalism

• Classical

Which of the following composers is NOT mentioned as a significant figure in the 20th century?

• Brahms

• Shostakovich

• Gershwin

• Stravinsky

What type of music emerged in America during the 20th century?

• Musical

• Chamber music

• Symphony

• Opera

Which period is characterized by the simplification of harmony?

• Romantic

• Classical

• Baroque

• Renaissance