MUSIC - The Age of Reason: The Classical Period

Question 1

It was enveloped in the Enlightenment period.

Answer 1

Classical Period (1750-1820)

Question 2

Classical Period is also known as?

Answer 2

The Age of Reason

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE
During classical period, people were into the use of reason, logic, and rational thoughts in interpreting the world.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

TRUE OR FALSE
People believe that custom or tradition must be the basis of society.

Answer 4

FALSE
People believe that reason, not custom and tradition must be the basis of society.

Question 5

The rise of this bridged the distinction between rich and poor.

Answer 5

Middle Class

Question 6

This revolution was all about social and political reformations.

Answer 6

French-American Revolution

Question 7

This revolution was about technological advancement.

Answer 7

Industrial Revolution

Question 8

It was highly influenced by the ancient arts and literature of Greece and Rome.

Answer 8

Classical art

Question 9

This is the collective term for the arts and literature of Greece and Rome.

Answer 9

Greco-Roman Art

Question 10

It is characterized by the balance and clarity of form, restrained colors, heroism, and seriousness, unemotional, and realistic concepts.

Answer 10

Neoclassicism

Question 11

It sought to recapture the noble simplicity and calm grandeur of ancient Greek and Roman art.

Answer 11

Neoclassical Art

Question 12

It was characterized by its form, symmetry, and balance.

Answer 12

Classical Music

Question 13

It is wherein simpler melodies that were easier to sing characterized the music with a contrast of mood within the movement.

Answer 13

Galant Style

Question 14

It was gradually replaced by the piano, which provided more control to the dynamics of the musical piece.

Answer 14

Harpsichord