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classical music QUIZ

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

He was named “Father of the Symphony”

a)

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN

b)

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

c)

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

2.

This term is applied to a variety of works for a solo instrument such as keyboard or violin.

a)

SONATA ALLEGRO FORM

b)

SONATA

c)

CONCERTO

3.

It is a classical form of music intended primarily to emphasize the individuality of the solo instrument and to exhibit the virtuosity and interpretative abilities of the performer.

a)

CONCERTO

b)

SONATA-ALLEGRO FROM

c)

SYMPHONY

4.

It is a classical music for the whole orchestra, generally in four movements.

a)

SONATA

b)

CONCERTO

c)

SYMPHONY

5.

Where did the word Symphony derived from?

a)

SIMPONIA

b)

SINFONIA

c)

SINFONIYA

6.

This word means a harmonious sounding together.

a)

SINFONIA

b)

SIMPONIA

c)

SINFONIYA

7.

This is the part of the composition wherein the theme is being repeated as they first emerge in the opening exposition.

a)

Recapitulation

b)

Development

c)

Exposition

8.

This movement of concerto has more ornamentation than the first movement.

a)

1st movement

b)

2nd movement

c)

3rd movement

9.

It is a movement in Sonata where in it is mostly lyrical and emotional

a)

1st movement

b)

2nd movement

c)

3rd movement

10.

This is the most important form that developed during the classical era.

a)

Sonata

b)

Symphony

c)

Sonata allegro form

11.

It is the middle part of the sonata- allegro form wherein themes are being developed.

a)

Exposition

b)

Recapitulation

c)

Development

12.

He was the composer that bridged the late classical era and the early Romantic era.

a)

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

b)

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

c)

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN

13.

He is a child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history.

a)

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

b)

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN

c)

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

14.

Where did the word sonata come from?

a)

Sonaire

b)

Sanore

c)

Sonare

15.

This word means means to make a sound.

a)

Sonare

b)

Sonaire

c)

Sanore

16.

Between what eras did the Classical Era take place?

a)

1600-1750

b)

1750-1820

c)

1825-1900

d)

1900-present

17.

A musical work with different movements for an instrumental soloist and orchestra.

a)

A. opera

b)

B. sonata

c)

C. concerto

d)

D. symphony

18.

A section of the sonata allegro form where the themes are introduced.

a)

A. sonata

b)

B. exposition

c)

C. development

d)

D. recapitulation

19.

The general texture of classical music.

a)

A. heterophonic

b)

B. monophonic

c)

C. homophonic

d)

D. polyphonic

20.

The term for serious opera.

a)

A. opera seria

b)

B. opera buffa

c)

C. grand opera

d)

D. Bel Canto

21.

A classical period composer known as the “Father of Symphony”.

a)

A. George Frederic Handel

b)

B. Franz Joseph Haydn

c)

C. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

d)

D. Ludwig Van Beethoven

22.

It is called the “Age of Reason”

a)

A. Medieval

b)

B. Romantic

c)

C. Classical

d)

D. Renaissance

23.

It is a multi-movement for solo instrument

a)

A. opera

b)

B. sonata

c)

C. concerto

d)

D. symphony

24.

It repeats the themes as they first emerged in the opening exposition

a)

A. sonata

b)

B. exposition

c)

C. development

d)

D. recapitulation

25.

It is the style of broken chord accompaniment

a)

A. triad

b)

B. glissando

c)

C. Alberti bass

d)

D. drone

26.

A musical composition designed to be played by the full orchestra

a)

A. opera

b)

B. sonata

c)

C. concerto

d)

D. symphony

27.

The most important form that was developed during the classical era and was usually the form of the first movement of a sonata or a symphony

a)

A. sonata-allegro

b)

B. opera seria

c)

C. sonata-adagio

d)

D. sinfonia

28.

A composer who has been known to compose beautiful music even if he is already deaf.

a)

A. George Frederic Handel

b)

B. Franz Joseph Haydn

c)

C. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

d)

D. Ludwig Van Beethoven

29.

Which of the following characteristics describe classical music

a)

A. simple yet elegant

b)

B. extravagant

c)

C. emotional

d)

D. acapella

30.

The classical composer who is considered as the most amazing genius in musical history

a)

A. George Frederic Handel

b)

B. Franz Joseph Haydn

c)

C. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

d)

D. Ludwig Van Beethoven

31.

1.What is the general texture of classical music?

a)

monophonic

b)

homophonic

c)

heterophonic

d)

polyphonic

32.

Who among the following composers bridged the classical and romantic period?

a)

Mozart

b)

Beethoven

c)

Da Vinci

d)

Haydn

33.

Who among the following composers is considered to be the most amazing genius in musical history?

a)

Mozart

b)

Beethoven

c)

Haydn

d)

Bernini

34.

Classical period is also known as ___________________.

a)

Dark Ages

b)

Age of Reason

c)

Rebirth

d)

Pearl of Irregular Shape

35.

It is an era from 1750-1820.

a)

Baroque Era

b)

Classical Era

c)

Renaissance Era

d)

Medieval Era

36.

Which is TRUE about the “Age of Reason”?

a)

The cultural life was dominated by the aristocracy, as patrons of musicians and artist who has commonly influenced the arts.

b)

The period of “looking back” to the Golden Age of Greece and Rome.

c)

The arts highlighted grandiose and elaborate ornamentation.

d)

The musical terms and concepts that evolved in this era are still used today.

37.

Who does not belong to the group?

a)

Franz Joseph Haydn

b)

Ludwig Van Beethoven

c)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

d)

Johann Sebastian Bach

38.

Which is TRUE about the music during the Classical period?

a)

There is significant changes in musical forms and style were made.

b)

The music became popular as entertainment and activity for amateurs and the educated.

c)

The imitation among voices is common.

d)

The melodic lines move in flowing manner

39.

TRUE OR FALSE

During the Classical period, politicians supported the musicians financially.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

TRUE OR FALSE

Mozart became poor because of financial management problem

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

TRUE OR FALSE

Beethoven was named as “Father of Symphony”.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

TRUE OR FALSE

Haydn became a deaf composer.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

TRUE OR FALSE

Classical music was not common among the lower class because it was played in the court during the classical period.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.

This Era is also called the “Age of Enlightenment”.

a)

Classical

b)

Renaissance

c)

Romantic

d)

Neo-Classical

45.

Classical music is the period from __________.

a)

1750-1820

b)

1750-1850

c)

1750-1920

d)

1750-1950

46.

Who was regarded as the “Father of Symphony”?

a)

Beethoven

b)

Mozart

c)

Haydn

47.

Who is known as a child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history?

a)

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

b)

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

c)

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN

48.

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART started composing at the age of ______

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

49.

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN began to go deaf in 1796 but continued composing through the help of

assistant and hearing gadget.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.

It is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in theatricals setting.

a)

SONATA

b)

CLASSICAL OPERA

c)

CONCERTO

51.

Who was Ludwig van Beethoven teacher.

a)

Franz Joseph Haydn

b)

Friedrich Handel

c)

Antonio Vivaldi

d)

Amadeus Mozart

52.

Sonata came from the word sonare meaning to make sound.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

53.

Who composed the famous “Moonlight Sonata” used in some animated movies today?

a)

Franz Joseph Haydn

b)

Ludwig Van Beethoven

c)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

54.

What is the most important form that developed during the Classical Era?

a)

Sonata

b)

Sonata Allegro

c)

Concerto

d)

Symphony

55.

The following are Beethoven's compositions EXCEPT:

a)

Moonlight Sonata.

b)

Eroica

c)

Fidelio Overture

d)

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

56.

___________ is also known as (comic opera) an entertaining musical comedy mainly used for 18th centure italian operas

a)

Opera

b)

Opera Seria

c)

Opera Buffa

57.

TRUE or FALSE

Symphony was derived from the word "sinfonia" meaning harmonious sound together

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

58.

London Symphonies, The Creation, Trumpet Concerto, Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, "Surprise" (Symphony no. 94),The Clock


These compositions are well known works of ___________

a)

Franz Joseph Haydn

b)

Ludwig Van Beethoven

c)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart