Chopin Quiz

Name one Polish dance which Chopin used widely in his piano music.

Chopin was known for using the piano to achieve a beautiful, singing tone.

• True

• False

Name Chopin's year of birth.

Which (one) of these statements is true of Chopin?

• Chopin became a popular teacher because he was a lousy performer.

• In addition to his piano music, Chopin wrote many operas.

• Both Schumann and Liszt admired Chopin's works.

• Chopin died at the hands of the Russians while attempting to revisit his homeland.

Which of the following people was associated romantically with Chopin?

• Constanze Weber

• George Sand

• Harriet Smithson

• Marie Recio

What is primary about all of Chopin's music?

• Diatonicism

• Piano

• Steady tempo

• Voice

Chopin moved to Paris to escape Russian domination of Poland.

• True

• False

Which of the following does not describe a type of piano music written by Chopin?

• Minuet

• Polonaise

• Rondo

• Scherzo

Which element is not characteristic of Chopin's music?

• Bel canto pianism

• Innovative harmony

• Literary titles

• Ternary form