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WorksheetsThe Classical Period Music
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What years did the classical period occur?
1700-1800
1720-1850
1750-1800
1750-1820
What was the new type of music that was in the Classical period?
symphonies
motets
madrigals
Gregorian chant
What are the characteristics of a symphony?
It is composed for orchestra
It has three or four movements
The movements contrast in tempo and character
All the answers are correct
Which of the following composers did not compose during the Classical Period?
Franz Joseph Haydn
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Johann Sebastian Bach
He is the father of symphony.
This composer is nicknamed "Papa _________________"
Haydn
Beethoven
Mozart
Child prodigy and most amazing genius in musical history.
This composer is ___________________
Haydn
Beethoven
Mozart
Despite of his deafness, he is considered as one of the famous pianist and composer of classical period.
This composer is ___________________
Haydn
Mozart
Beethoven
What is a concerto
A piece for orchestra and soloist(s)
A piece for orchestra
An early version of the symphony
a piece for singers and orchestra
A concerto is usually divided into sections called...
Chapters
Stanzas
Episodes
Movements
Which of these words means a fast tempo?
Andante
Allegro
Lento
Adagio
Define Sonata
A musical piece written specifically for one or two instruments
A musical piece that was buried in John Williams backyard and discovered by his son
Music created to be performed in the “open air”
a musical piece written specifically for orchestra
What are the main sections found in sonata form?
Exposition and development
Exposition, development and recapitulation
Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, and Provolone
Fast, Slow, Dance, Fast
What is the general meaning of "Dynamics"?
how soft or loud the music is
to become quieter
to become louder
how fast or slow the music is
What does PIANO mean?
Loud
Soft
Fast
Slow
What does FORTE mean?
Loud
Soft
Fast
Slow
What does MEZZO PIANO mean?
Very Loud
Very Soft
Medium Loud
Medium Soft
What does PIANISSIMO mean?
Very Loud
Very Soft
Medium Loud
Medium Soft
What does FORTISSIMO mean?
Very Loud
Very Soft
Medium Loud
Medium Soft
What is true about the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
His music was known to be very simple in form and structure
His concertos called for larger orchestras, adding woodwinds, trumpets, horns, and timpani
His music was mostly vocal music
What does FORTISSIMO mean?
Very Loud
Very Soft
Medium Loud
Medium Soft
The following is recognized as the Symphonic Form
Fast, Slow, Minuet, Fast
True
False
ABACADA
a composition consisting of a recurring theme alternating with contrasting sections
Rondo
Scherzo
Minuet
Sonata
Beethoven (like Mozart) displayed early genius as a child prodigy
True
False
How many symphonies were written by Beethoven?
107
9
47
3
What is the name of the Poem by German poet Friedrich von Schiller that Beethoven used in his 9th Symphony?
Song of Peace
Ode to Joy
Tune for Triumph
Hymn of Hope
