MUSIC - The Music Genre of the Classical Era

Question 1

It became more prevalent in this period, as compared to the Baroque and Renaissance eras.

Answer 1

Instrumental Music

Question 2

These were made available to the middle class for entertainment purposes.

Answer 2

Public Concerts

Question 3

Who are the three members who dominated the music scene of the orchestra?

Answer 3

(1) Franz Joseph Haydn
(2) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(3) Ludwig Van Beethoven

Question 4

These bridged the terraced dynamics.

Answer 4

(1) Crescendo
(2) Decrescendo

Question 5

It is defined as soft to loud.

Answer 5

Crescendo

Question 6

It is defined as loud to soft.

Answer 6

Decrescendo

Question 7

What are the three most important genres during the classical period?

Answer 7

(1) Sonata
(2) Concerto
(3) Symphony

Question 8

it is a genre for solo instrumental music that is usually for the piano.

Answer 8

Sonata

Question 9

It is the first part of this multi-movement composition.

Answer 9

Sonata Allegro Form

Question 10

What is the three-part structure of sonata-allegro form?

Answer 10

(1) Exposition
(2) Development
(3) Recapitulation

Question 11

In this movement, the two contrasting themes or melodies were presented.

Answer 11

Exposition

Question 12

In this movement, the two themes were varied to create contrasting sections.

Answer 12

Development

Question 13

In this movement, the theme was repeated with a few changes.

Answer 13

Recapitulation

Question 14

It is the genre for orchestra that features one soloist, that is usually in three movements or a fast-slow-fast movement.

Answer 14

Concerto

Question 15

It is an extended work for orchestra, which has three to four movements and usually lasts for 30 to 45 minutes.

Answer 15

Symphony