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MUSIC Q2 - QUIZ MUSIC OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A sonata is?

a)

an instrumental work containing few movements, usually played by a symphony

b)

a vocal work containing several movements, usually played by a soloist

c)

an instrumental work containing several bowel movements, usually played by a pianist

d)

an instrumental work containing several movements, usually played by a soloist

2.

An orchestral work consisting of several movements, which achieved its highest form during the classical period.

a)

Sonata

b)

Symphony

c)

Orchestra

d)

Symphony Orchestra

3.

This composer was the "Father of the Symphony".

a)

Schubert

b)

Hayden

c)

Mozart

d)

Beethoven

4.

The "Surprise Symphony" was written by Hayden (who had a sense of humor). Why was it so suprising?

a)

It had a vocalist

b)

It didn't have strings

c)

There were cannons

d)

It was very quiet and then had a loud blast to wake up the audience.

5.
What does ascending mean?
a)
A melody goes down
b)
The tune get louder
c)
A melody goes upwards
d)
The tune gets quieter
6.
Which instrument is a feature of Baroque Music?
a)
Harpsichord
b)
Piano
c)
Trombone
d)
Electric Guitar
7.

Why did the piano become more popular than the harpsichord?

a)

pianos were easier to roll around

b)

pianos were cheaper

c)

pianos could play loud or soft

d)

harpsichords weren't popular anymore

8.

What instrument is this?

a)

Double Bass

b)

Cello

c)

Harp

d)

Violin

9.

What is this group of people called?

a)

Conductor

b)

Composer

c)

Musician

d)

Orchestra

10.

Which of these is a classical composer?

a)

Vivaldi

b)

Bach

c)

Handel

d)

Haydn

11.

Which of these is a classical composer?

a)

Mozart

b)

Monteverdi

c)

Telemann

d)

Scarlatti

12.

Classical music had a _________?

a)

louder, heavy texture

b)

smaller, quieter texture

c)

denser, thicker texture

d)

light, clear texture

13.

Who was the classical composer of this popular musical piece?

a)

Franz Joseph Haydn

b)

Ludwig Van Beethoven

c)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

d)

Frederic Chopin

14.

What is the title of this musical piece of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

a)

Eine Kleine Natch Musik

b)

Queen of the Night

c)

Don Giovanni

d)

Requiem

15.

This musical piece was one of the most popular music composed by Beethoven. What is the name of musical piece?

a)

Turkish March

b)

Fur Elise

c)

Surprise

d)

Ode to Joy