Q2 Lesson 2 Music of the Classical Musix

Which composer is considered one of the most prominent figures of the Classical period?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

What is the typical texture of Classical period music?

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Monophonic

• Heterophonic

Which of the following is a characteristic of Classical period music?

• Emotional intensity and irregular rhythms

• Frequent use of chromaticism

• Complex counterpoint

• Simplicity, clarity, and balance

What is the difference between Baroque and Classical music?

• Baroque music is more structured, while Classical music is more ornate.

• Baroque music is simpler, while Classical music focuses on complex forms.

• Baroque music uses more counterpoint, while Classical music emphasizes homophony and balance

• Baroque music uses more piano, while Classical music uses more harpsichord

What is one of the key differences between Classical and Romantic music?

• Classical music emphasizes emotion, while Romantic music focuses on form

• Classical music is more emotionally restrained, while Romantic music expresses intense emotion and personal feelings

• Classical music uses larger orchestras than Romantic music

• Classical music focuses on programmatic elements, while Romantic music does not

Which Classical period composer was known as a child prodigy, composing music at a very young age?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

Which of the following Classical period composers is known as the "Father of the String Quartet"?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

In Classical period music, which section of a sonata-allegro form introduces the main themes?

• Development

• Recapitulation

• Coda

• Exposition

Ludwig van Beethoven is often considered a composer who bridged which two musical periods?

• Baroque and Classical

• Classical and Romantic

• Romantic and Modern

• Renaissance and Baroque

Which of the following was a challenge Beethoven faced in his personal life?

• Financial difficulties due to a lack of patrons

• Chronic illness throughout his life

• A troubled relationship with his family

• All of the above