WorksheetsClassical Music Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which period does the term 'classical' refer to in the history of Western Music?
1600-1750
1750-1820
1900-1950
1820-1900
What new music forms were developed during the Classical Era?
Rap, Jazz, Blues
Ballet, Opera, Oratorio
Sonata, Concerto, Symphony
Rock, Pop, Hip-hop
What style of broken chord accompaniment was developed during the Classical Era?
Basso continuo
Alberti Bass
Arpeggio
Pizzicato
Which composer is known as the 'Father of Symphony'?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Johann Sebastian Bach
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Franz Joseph Haydn
At what age did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart start composing music?
15
10
20
5
How many symphonies did Ludwig Van Beethoven compose?
7
9
11
5
What is a Sonata in music?
A type of musical scale
A type of dance
A multi-movement work for solo instrument
A solo vocal performance
What is a Concerto in music?
A multi-movement work for solo instrument and orchestra
A type of musical ensemble
A type of musical ornamentation
A type of musical form
What is the literal meaning of the word 'Symphony'?
Rhythmic pattern
Lyrical composition
Harmonious sounding together
Melodious sound
What is Opera in music?
A drama set to music performed in a theatrical setting
A type of musical genre
A type of musical scale
A type of musical instrument
Which composer is known for his calm, balanced, and serious music with touches of humor?
Johann Sebastian Bach
Franz Joseph Haydn
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What is the main characteristic of the Classical Era in music?
Use of electronic instruments
Complex and dissonant harmonies
Emotional and dramatic expression
Conformity with ancient Greek and Roman literature and arts
Which composer is known for his opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Johann Sebastian Bach
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Franz Joseph Haydn
What is the main influence on the arts and culture during the Classical Era?
The church
The aristocracy
The middle class
The peasants
What is the term for a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in a theatrical setting?
Opera
Symphony
Concerto
Sonata
