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WorksheetsBaroque and Classical Periods
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which of these represents the Classical Period?
1750-1820
1600-1750
1820-1900
900-1760
What year did the Baroque period begin?
1000
2000
1600
1900
Which period did Mozart compose in?
Classical
Romantic
Baroque
20th century
In what period was the piano first used in orchestras etc?
Baroque
Classical
20th Century
Baroque
What is this instrument?
Piano
Harpsichord
Drumset
Violin
Which one of these composers was a Classical period composer?
Beethoven
Handel
Micheal Jackson
Stravinsky
In which period was the harpischord developed?
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
20th C
Choose the correct order of the musical periods from oldest to newest.
Romantic, Baroque, Classical, 20th Century
Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century
Classical, Baroque, 20th Century, Romantic
20th Century, Romantic, Classical, Baroque
What does homophonic texture mean?
Complex and dissonant music.
Simple melody with harmony/accompaniment that supports the melody.
Singular melody line.
Experimental textures.
Two of the finest composers from the Baroque Period are
Bach and Handel
Mozart and Haydn
Mozart and Bach
Beetrhoven and Mozart
Which instrument made its appearance in orchestra in the 1800s?
Who sings the lowest female parts in a choral ensemble?
alto
bass
soprano
tenor
The historical period of time from 1600 to 1750.
Medieval
Baroque
Romantic
Classical
A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists, costume, scenery.
Opera
Baroque
Aria
Overture
An instrumental genre in several movements for soloist or small ensemble.
Sonata
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
Note or notes added to the original melodic line for embellishment and added interest.
Neumes
Ornamentation
Harpsichord
Decoration
A piece for instrumental soloist, string orchestra, and basso continuo.
Concerto
Opera
Song
Cantata
A short theme, usually in the bass, that is constantly repeated as the other parts of the music vary.
Ground Bass
Basso Continuo
Variation
Melody
Which of the following instruments were used in the Baroque period?
A hammond organ
A pianoforte
A fortepiano
A harpsichord
Handel's most famous oratorio was called _____.
Messiah
Kyrie eleison
Four Seasons
L'Orfeo
Which term means a "large choral work"?
symphony
cantata
concerto
opera
A piece written for soloists, chorus, and orchestra and based on the Bible is called a _____.
fugue
oratorio
mass
opera
This Baroque Composer wrote a lot of fugues
Bach
Mozart
Palestrina
Hildegard Von Bingen
When there are two or more independent lines of music played simultaneously its called
homophony
counterpoint
monody
melody
A baroque composer very famous for his organ works
Antonio Vivaldi
Johan Sebastian Bach
George Friedric Haendel
Frederic Mendelssohn
The composer of 4 concertos calles "The Four Seasons"
Antonio Vivaldi
George Friedric Haendel
Johan Sebastian Bach
Clément Janequin
What are the main musical differences of the classical and baroque periods
the music was slower and more prestigious
Canadians started to write more music
Music became more simplified with the melody being more important and more instruments being introduced to the symphony
Symphonies became longer
When did the classical period begin and end?
1700-1800
1923-1989
1570-1698
1750-1820
Name four forms of the classical era
Sonata, Rondo,Symphony and Concerto
Sonata, Suite ,Oratorio and Concerto
Gregorian Chant , Madrigal,Villancico and Mass
Sonata, Opera ,Symphony and Concerto Grosso
Classical era music featured clear, simple melodies and chords.
True
False
The orchestra became standardized during the Classical period.
True
False
What tragic health issue did Beethoven face?
Losing his vision
Losing his hearing
Diabetes
Small pox
Which classical composer bridged the gap into the Romantic period?
Mozart
Scarletti
Beethoven
Haydn
Who composed "Ode to Joy"?
Beethoven
Mozart
Haydn
Esterhazy
Which Period made use of terraced dynamics?
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
Renaissance
Which of these composers used larger orchestras than the other composers of the time?
Mozart
Beethoven
Haydn
Bach
Which instrument became popular/popularly used OR the instrument was used skilfully by Mozart?
saxophone
piano
clarinet
harpsichord
The string quartet is a type of _________ music.
Relaxing
Large scale
Chamber Music
Recitative
This solo vocal work is used in an opera. It incorprates sing-song similar to the intonation of the voice.
Aria
Cantata
Recitative
Trio
Select ALL which apply. The Baroque Period
Oxygen was invented
The establishment of major and minor tonalities
The use of brass and Timpani
The orchestra comprised of 60 players
Rulers had complete power over their subjects
Select ALL that are true for the Classical Period
Composers wrote more music for amateur players
The basso continuo was phased out
String quartets were very popular
Tchaikovsky was a popular composer of the time
Terraced dynamics were commonly used
Composers aimed to be as expressive as possible so dynamics like "ffff" were used.
True
False
Which composers music is catalogued with a "K"?
Mozart
Beethoven
Haydn
Handel
