Classical Music Quiz 2

What is a key characteristic of Baroque music?

• Simplicity and balanced structures

• Use of complex polyphony

• Emphasis on a single melody line

• Minimal use of ornamentation

Who is considered a leading composer of the Baroque period?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Franz Schubert

Which instrument was a new addition in the Classical music period and not typically used in Baroque compositions?

• Harpsichord

• Violin

• Clarinet

• Lute

What is a trill in Baroque music?

• A sudden change in music tempo

• A gradual increase in volume

• A rapid alternation between two adjacent notes

• A pause in the middle of a melody

Which of the following is a key form in Classical music known for its three-part structure?

• Rondo

• Sonata

• Symphony

• Opera

Which Baroque composer is known for the "Four Seasons"?

• George Frideric Handel

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Henry Purcell

• Johann Pachelbel

What role did the piano play in Classical music compared to the harpsichord in Baroque music?

• The piano was less versatile and used less frequently

• The piano replaced the harpsichord due to its dynamic range

• The piano was used only as a solo instrument

• There was no significant difference in their usage

Which technique involves playing notes in a skipping pattern rather than sequentially in Baroque music?

• Legato

• Staccato

• Arpeggio

• Glissando

What is the name of the elaborate decorations that were added to a melody starting in the Baroque era?

• Timbre

• Ornamentation

• Polyphonic

• Monophonic

What is a cadenza in Classical music?

• A type of complex harmony

• A decorative element in sheet music

• An improvised or written-out ornamental passage played by a soloist

• A specific type of ending in symphonic works