iGCSE Listening - musical periods

Which musical period is known for its ornate and elaborate style, characterized by intricate melodies and rich harmonies?

• Classical

• Renaissance

• Romantic

• Baroque

Which musical period emphasized clarity, balance, and structure, often featuring symphonies, sonatas, and string quartets?

• Classical period

• Romantic period

• Renaissance period

• Baroque period

Which musical period focused on expressing emotions and individuality, often featuring dramatic and passionate compositions?

• Medieval period

• Classical period

• Romantic period

• Baroque period

Which musical period is known for its use of color, atmosphere, and unconventional harmonies, often inspired by visual arts?

• Romantic period

• Impressionist period

• Baroque period

• Renaissance period

Which musical period is characterized by a stripped-down, repetitive style, often using simple harmonies and rhythms?

• Baroque

• Impressionism

• Romanticism

• Minimalism

Which genre of music emerged in the early 20th century, influenced by African American traditions and improvisation?

• Blues

• Jazz

• Rock

• Classical

Which type of music combines songs, spoken dialogue, and dance to tell a story, often performed in theaters?

• Musical

• Opera

• Ballet

• Rap

Which composer is associated with the Baroque period and known for his compositions like 'Toccata and Fugue in D minor'?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Antonio Vivaldi

Which composer is considered a key figure in the Classical period, known for his symphonies and piano sonatas?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Frederic Chopin

• Johann Sebastian Bach

Which composer is known for his romantic compositions like 'Symphonie fantastique' and 'La Damnation de Faust'?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Hector Berlioz

• Johann Sebastian Bach