Classical Music Quiz

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