Music History Quiz

Who composed “The Four Seasons”?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What is the primary characteristic of Gregorian Chant?

• Polyphonic texture

• Instrumental accompaniment

• Monophonic, unaccompanied melodies

• Fast rhythmic patterns

Which of the following composers is known for his symphonies and contributions to the Classical period?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Hildegard von Bingen

• Guillaume de Machaut

Which instrument is commonly found in Indonesian Gamelan music?

• Sitar

• Koto

• Kendang

• Bagpipes

What is a defining feature of the Baroque period?

• Minimalist compositions

• Basso continuo

• Atonality

• Electronic instruments

Which of the following is a characteristic of Impressionist music?

• Strong rhythmic drive

• Use of whole-tone scales and ambiguous tonality

• Heavy reliance on counterpoint

• Strict sonata form

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

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Joseph Haydn

• Franz Schubert

• Richard Wagner

What is the typical form of a Classical symphony's first movement?

• Rondo form

• Ternary form

• Sonata-allegro form

• Minuet and trio

What is the main feature of a concerto?

• A composition for solo instrument(s) and orchestra

• A piece performed only by a choir

• A type of opera with spoken dialogue

• A short keyboard piece

Which of the following composers is associated with twelve-tone serialism?

• Claude Debussy

• Arnold Schoenberg

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Johannes Brahms