Chapter 4 Test : Multiple Choice

Question 1

What years were the classical period

Answer 1

1750-1820

Question 2

Age of Enlightenment

Answer 2

Believe in the power of reason takes authority of the social in religious establishment, believed in progress, and implemented by some rulers

Question 3

Rococo style

Answer 3

Frivolous, excessively ornamented, and lacking ethical content

Question 4

Neoclassical style

Answer 4

Tries for the noble simplicity and calm grandeur of ancient Greek and Roman art

Question 5

Classical dynamics

Answer 5

Brings on emotional change, Crescendo and decrescendo

Question 6

Typical classical orchestra contains

Answer 6

Strings, woodwinds, trumpet, and Tempani

Question 7

Middle class wanted aristocratic luxuries such as

Answer 7

Theater music literature

Question 8

What was Haydn social standing

Answer 8

A highly skilled servant

Question 9

What is the name of a fragment of a theme

Answer 9

Motives (D)

Question 10

The character of the minuet can be described as

Answer 10

Stately and dignified (D)

Question 11

Beethoven preferred _______ instead of the minuet

Answer 11

Scherzo

Question 12

How does the scherzo differ from the minuet

Answer 12

Moves more quickly (A)

Question 13

What is the definition of symphony

Answer 13

An extended composition lasting 20 - 45 minutes exploiting the expanded range of tone color and dynamics of the classical orchestra

Question 14

What is the usual order of movements in a classical symphony

Answer 14

Fast, slow, dance related, fast

Question 15

What is a concerto

Answer 15

3 movement work for an instrument soloist and orchestra (virtuosity)

Question 16

Define a cadenza

Answer 16

Unaccompanied showpiece for the soloist

Question 17

What is chamber music and what is considered to be the most important form of it

Answer 17

Written for the intimate setting of a room in a home or palace, string quartet

Question 18

What is a string Quartet

Answer 18

2 violins, a viola, and a cello

Question 19

What is the biggest difference between a symphony/concert and chamber music

Answer 19

Symphonies/concertos - concert halls

Chamber music - private home

Question 20

What family did Haydn work for

Answer 20

Esterházys

Question 21

What were Haydn’s duties

Answer 21

Compose, conduct, Coach singers, oversee instruments and music library

Question 22

Where did haydn travel to twice and performance his music

Answer 22

London

Question 23

What is considered to be the most important works which Haydn wrote

Answer 23

Trumpet concert in E flat major

Question 24

How old was Mozart when he was on tour

Answer 24

6-15

Question 25

Why did Mozer compose a Requiem

Answer 25

For himself while on his deathbed

Question 26

Who is Don Giovanni and Mozarts opera

Answer 26

The legendary Spanish lover

Question 27

What is unique of Mozart symphony No. 40 for it’s time

Answer 27

The agitated final movement is not typical

Question 28

Who did Beethoven compose this third symphony for

Answer 28

Napoleon

Question 29

Who was Beethoven

Answer 29

Born in Germany, represented the musical bridge between the classical period and the romantic period

Question 30

Beethoven wrote 16 _____ which are considers the greatest music ever composed

Answer 30

String quartets

Question 31

Beethoven bridges the ______ and ______

Answer 31

Classical period and romantic period

Question 32

What was the opening motive of Beethoven’s fifth symphony

Answer 32

Fate knocking at the door

Question 33

What is the name of Beethoven’s only opera

Answer 33

Fidelio