Classical Music History Quiz

When did the classical period in western music history approximately last from?

• 1650 to 1750

• 1800 to 1900

• 1750 to 1820

• 1600 to 1700

What is the synonym for 'classical' that reflects the traditional and authoritative nature of the period?

• Modern

• Authoritative

• Contemporary

• Innovative

What is the catch-all term for any music that is not pop, world, or jazz music?

• Folk music

• Classical music

• Rock music

• Country music

What is the specific time period of the western art tradition that has been labeled as the classical period?

• 1700 to 1750

• 1750 to 1820

• 1500 to 1600

• 1600 to 1700

What were composers in the classical period reacting to from the musical trends of the previous era?

• Complicated structures

• Emotional extremes

• Simple textures

• Highly decorated melodies

What were the newly standardized forms that became essential genres for many composers during the classical period?

• Baroque opera

• Orchestral symphony

• Baroque trio sonata

• Baroque french opera overture

What did the early string quartets and similar chamber music involve during the classical period?

• Professional players

• Amateur players

• Solo performers

• Choirs

Who wrote a treatise on harmony in 1722 that incorporated mathematics to argue for a harmonic gravity?

• Mozart

• Bach

• Beethoven

• Ramo

What type of textures predominate in classical music due to the period's emphasis on chordal harmonic progression?

• Monophonic

• Polyphonic

• Homophonic

• Heterophonic

What became an important way for composers and musicians to support themselves during the classical period?

• Private events

• Public concerts

• Court performances

• Church performances