Classical Music Movement Quiz

During which years did the classical music movement take place?

• 1750 to 1830

• 1700 to 1750

• 1600 to 1700

• 1800 to 1900

Which composer was known for composing from a very young age and performed in front of European royalty?

• Haydn

• Mozart

• Bach

• Beethoven

Which composer is often referred to as the father of the symphony and the string quartet?

• Bach

• Beethoven

• Mozart

• Haydn

What type of music was enjoyed in an abstract sense during the Classical period?

• Narrative music

• Absolute music

• Program music

• Descriptive music

Which composer created recognizable pieces including nine symphonies and 32 piano sonatas?

• Bach

• Haydn

• Beethoven

• Mozart

What was the main instrument that gradually replaced the harpsichord during the Classical period?

• Piano

• Violin

• Cello

• Flute

Which composer was crucial for the transition between the Classical and Romantic periods?

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Bach

What type of music was opera reminiscent of during the Classical period?

• Ancient Greek drama

• Renaissance music

• Baroque music

• Medieval music

Which composer was forced to be completely original due to being cut off from other composers and influences?

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Bach

• Mozart

What did public performances of music become much more popular in during the Classical period?

• Homes

• Churches

• Schools

• Halls and opera houses