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WorksheetsUNIT 3: CLASSICAL MUSIC
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 4hrs 35mins
The classicism run ...
... from the mid-18th century (1750, the death of J. S. Bach) to early 19th century (1820).
... from the mid-18th century (1750, the death of J. Haydn) to early 19th century (1820).
... from the mid-18th century (1750, the death of W. A. Mozart) to early 19th century (1280).
The 18th century is the Age ...
... of Enlightenment, the Age of Reason, in which cultural movements promote the ideals absolutist powers
... of the feelings, in which cultural movements promote the ideals of making love and not war.
... of Enlightenment, the Age of Reason, in which cultural movements promote the ideals of equality and well-being of all men through education and knowledge.
The most important historical moment in these years was ...
... the French Revolution (1798) whose slogan was "Liberté, égalité et fraternité". The French Revolution ended with the Absolute monarchy in French.
... the French Revolution (1789) whose slogan was "Liberté, égalité et fraternité". The French Revolution ended with the Feudalism.
... the French Revolution (1789) whose slogan was "Liberté, égalité et fraternité". The French Revolution ended with the Absolute monarchy in French.
A new social class, ...
... the bourgeoisie, made up of merchants, artisans, bankers, industrialists, began fighting for political and social equality with the nobility.
... the nobility, made up of merchants, artisans, bankers, industrialists, began fighting for political and social equality with the bourgeoisie.
... the bourgeoisie, made up of merchants, artisans, bankers, industrialists, began fighting for political and social equality with the clergy.
On the cultural scene, ...
... neoclassical art followed the ideals of Italy and Germany.
... classical art followed the ideals of classical Greek and Roman.
... neoclassical art followed the ideals of classical Greek and Roman.
Music used simple melodies.
Baroque
Classical
Both
Music used basso continuo texture (a melodic part with an accompaniment of chords played by a keyboard instrument).
Baroque
Classical
Both
There is a new instrument – the harpsichord – which provides the harmonies.
Baroque
Classical
Both
Changes in dynamics happened gradually throughout the musical pieces.
Baroque
Classical
Both
Music was performed by an orchestra based on string instruments.
Baroque
Classical
Both
Opera was born.
Baroque
Classical
Both
The symphony orchestra includes new instruments such as clarinets and bassoons.
Baroque
Classical
Both
The organ was very popular.
Baroque
Classical
Both
Music used ornamented melodic parts – this means that the melody was not simple but “decorated” with many notes.
Baroque
Classical
Both
Changes in dynamics happened suddenly throughout the pieces.
Baroque
Classical
Both
Music followed clear and balanced structures.
Baroque
Classical
Both
The main composers were Vivaldi, Handel and Bach.
Baroque
Classical
Both
The main composers were Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
Baroque
Classical
Both
INSTRUMENTAL GENRES. One or two instruments (usually piano or piano and other instruments).
Sonata
String Quartet
Symphony
Concert
INSTRUMENTAL GENRES. Two violins, one viola and one cello.
Sonata
String Quartet
Symphony
Concert
INSTRUMENTAL GENRES. A whole symphony orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion).
Sonata
String Quartet
Symphony
Concert
INSTRUMENTAL GENRES. A whole symphony orchestra and a soloist (piano, violin or wind instruments).
Sonata
String Quartet
Symphony
Concert
STRUCTURE.
The first movement has ...
... a slow tempo. It is usually written in sonata form which has three sections: the exposition, the development and the recapitulation.
... a fast tempo. It is usually written in rondo form which has three sections: the exposition, the development and the recapitulation.
... a fast tempo. It is usually written in sonata form which has three sections: the exposition, the development and the recapitulation.
STRUCTURE.
The second movement has ...
... a fast tempo. Composers used different forms, but the most popular were the ternary form and the theme and variations.
... a slow tempo. Composers used different forms, but the most popular were the ternary form and the theme and variations.
... a slow tempo. Composers used different forms, but the most popular were the binary form and the rondo form.
STRUCTURE. The third movement often follows a ...
... rondo form.
... ternary structure (minuet-trio-minuet).
... sonata form.
STRUCTURE. The fourth movement often follows a ...
... a slow tempo. It used different forms, including the sonata form or the rondo form.
... a fast tempo. It used different forms, including the minuet.
... a fast tempo. It used different forms, including the sonata form or the rondo form.
STRUCTURE. The _________ has only three movements.
Sonata
String Quartet
Concert
Symphony
Haydn’s _________ were similar to the Handel’s oratorios.
Oratorios
Operas
Masses
Symphonies
The fugal style and the basso continuo ...
... disappeared in the Classical music.
... still remained in Religious Vocal Music.
... still remained in Opera.
... still remained in Instrumental Music.
A Requiem or Requiem Mass is a Mass for the dead.
TRUE
FALSE
L. van Beethoven composed ...
... more than 9 symphonies.
... 9 symphonies.
... 104 symphonies.
... didn't composed symphonies.
________ was consideren the father of the string quartet and the symphony.
J. Haydn
M. A. Mozart
L. van Beethoven
Arias in ________ opera were interpreted for the glory of virtuoso singers.
BAROQUE
CLASSICAL
_______ opera used everyday life topics with real characters closer to the audience.
BAROQUE
CLASSICAL
_______ opera used mythological themes and superhuman characters.
BAROQUE
CLASSICAL
_______ opera had more balance between text and music.
BAROQUE
CLASSICAL
The main composer in the operatic reform was ...
... C. W. Gluck
.... W. A. Mozart
... J. Haydn
L. van Beethoven
Librettos are changed to adapt to ...
... the new dramatic criteria, with less emphasis given to the singers, in contrast to the former period.
... the old dramatic criteria, with less emphasis given to the singers, in contrast to the former period.
... the new dramatic criteria, with more emphasis given to the singers, in contrast to the former period.
Orchestras ...
... take on more importance, with the instrumental accompaniment becoming a full part of the drama.Choirs also acquire greater importance.
.. take on more importance, with the instrumental accompaniment becoming a full part of the drama.However, choirs has less importance.
.. take on less importance, with the instrumental accompaniment becoming a residual part of the drama.Choirs acquire greater importance.
Orpheus and Eurydice was composed by ...
... C. W. Gluck
.... W. A. Mozart
... J. Haydn
... L. van Beethoven
The Marriage of Figaro was composed by ...
... C. W. Gluck
.... W. A. Mozart
... J. Haydn
... L. van Beethoven
The Magic Flute was composed by ...
... C. W. Gluck
.... W. A. Mozart
... J. Haydn
... L. van Beethoven
Fidelio was composed by ...
... C. W. Gluck
.... W. A. Mozart
... J. Haydn
... L. van Beethoven
