Anton Diabelli

Which of these is not considered a proper time period of music composition?

• Baroque

• Romantic

• Classical

• Western

Answer explanation

The four periods of music compositions are:

Baroque

Classical

Romantic

Contemporary

Which two instruments, created and developed during the Baroque period, had the greatest impact on popular music by making it more accessible to all people groups?

• cello and flute

• saxophone and bass

• piano and violin

• Hammond B3 and Leslie Cabinet

Answer explanation

Creation and development of violin and piano made music accessible to the masses.

In what country was Anton Diabelli born?

• German

• Italy

• Austria

• France

Answer explanation

Diabelli was born in Mattsee, Austria in 1781.

In which musical period did Diabelli live and compose?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Contemporary

Answer explanation

Diabelli lived and composed during the Romantic music period.

What famous composer was first published by Anton Diabelli?

• W.A. Mozart

• Franz Schubert

• Edward Elgar

• Dmitri Shostakovich

Answer explanation

Franz Schubert was first published by Anton Diabelli's publishing firm.

Totaling 33 compositions, which composer wrote 33 variations on a piece composed by Diabelli?

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

• W.A. Mozart

• Bela Bartok

• Edvard Grieg

Answer explanation

Not only a genius, but also an over-achiever, Beethoven, alone, is responsible for 33 variations o Diabelli's composition.

Morning, Op. 125, No. 1, is taken from which of these compositions?

• The First Twelve Studies for the Piano

• Pleasures of Youth

• Adam in der Klemme

• The Hallelujah Chorus