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WorksheetsClassical Music - The Mannheim School of Composers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which period of musical history is known for the development of the Mannheim School of composers?
Classical period
Renaissance period
Romantic period
Baroque period
Who is considered the most important composer of the Mannheim School?
Handel
Vivaldi
Stamitz
Bach
What significant musical form was established by the Mannheim School of composers?
Concerto
Sonata form
Fugue
Rondo
Which instrument was given a place in the orchestra by the Mannheim School?
Bassoon
Clarinet
Oboe
Flute
What is the term used to describe the Mannheim technique of building a crescendo through the entire orchestra?
Mannheim roller
Mannheim crescendo
Mannheim climax
Mannheim rocket
Which technique involves pairs of descending notes with emphasis on the first note, creating a 'sigh' effect?
Mannheim birds
Mannheim rocket
Mannheim sigh
Mannheim crescendo
What is the Mannheim technique that involves a fast ascending arpeggio idea, resembling a rocket?
Mannheim crescendo
Mannheim climax
Mannheim rocket
Mannheim roller
Which Mannheim technique involves a moment of silence in the music, followed by a continuation?
Mannheim climax
Mannheim rocket
General pause
Mannheim crescendo
What is the term used to describe the Mannheim technique of building tension and then leaving only the strings behind?
Mannheim climax
Mannheim rocket
Mannheim crescendo
Mannheim roller
Which Mannheim technique involves a representation of birds chirping in the music?
Mannheim crescendo
Mannheim rocket
Mannheim birds
General pause
