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Classical Music - The Mannheim School of Composers

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which period of musical history is known for the development of the Mannheim School of composers?

a)

Classical period

b)

Renaissance period

c)

Romantic period

d)

Baroque period

2.

Who is considered the most important composer of the Mannheim School?

a)

Handel

b)

Vivaldi

c)

Stamitz

d)

Bach

3.

What significant musical form was established by the Mannheim School of composers?

a)

Concerto

b)

Sonata form

c)

Fugue

d)

Rondo

4.

Which instrument was given a place in the orchestra by the Mannheim School?

a)

Bassoon

b)

Clarinet

c)

Oboe

d)

Flute

5.

What is the term used to describe the Mannheim technique of building a crescendo through the entire orchestra?

a)

Mannheim roller

b)

Mannheim crescendo

c)

Mannheim climax

d)

Mannheim rocket

6.

Which technique involves pairs of descending notes with emphasis on the first note, creating a 'sigh' effect?

a)

Mannheim birds

b)

Mannheim rocket

c)

Mannheim sigh

d)

Mannheim crescendo

7.

What is the Mannheim technique that involves a fast ascending arpeggio idea, resembling a rocket?

a)

Mannheim crescendo

b)

Mannheim climax

c)

Mannheim rocket

d)

Mannheim roller

8.

Which Mannheim technique involves a moment of silence in the music, followed by a continuation?

a)

Mannheim climax

b)

Mannheim rocket

c)

General pause

d)

Mannheim crescendo

9.

What is the term used to describe the Mannheim technique of building tension and then leaving only the strings behind?

a)

Mannheim climax

b)

Mannheim rocket

c)

Mannheim crescendo

d)

Mannheim roller

10.

Which Mannheim technique involves a representation of birds chirping in the music?

a)

Mannheim crescendo

b)

Mannheim rocket

c)

Mannheim birds

d)

General pause