Quiz on the Music of the Classical Period

What is the time period of the Classical era?

• 1900-1950

• 1750-1820

• 1820-1900

• 1600-1750

Which term describes the music of the Classical period as being influenced by ancient Greece and Rome?

• Modern

• Baroque

• Romantic

• Classical

What is the first movement of a Sonata typically called?

• Andante

• Minuet

• Allegro

• Largo

In Sonata Allegro form, what is the middle part called?

• Cadenza

• Recapitulation

• Development

• Exposition

What is the typical structure of a concerto?

• Two movements

• Three movements

• Five movements

• Four movements

What does the term 'Sinfonia' refer to?

• A musical drama

• A solo instrument

• A harmonious sounding together

• A type of opera

Which of the following is a characteristic of Opera Buffa?

• Serious themes

• Mythological characters

• Tragic drama

• Everyday characters and humor

What does 'Bel Canto' mean?

• A type of dance

• Beautiful singing

• A dramatic performance

• A musical instrument

Who is known as the 'Father of the Symphony'?

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Which composer was a child prodigy and composed over 700 works?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johannes Brahms

• Franz Joseph Haydn