Classical Period In Music
The period between 1750-1830 is known as the Classical period in the history of music. This is a simple quiz about the composers and their works during the Classical period.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Select the composer who does not belong to the Classical period.
- A.
W. A. Mozart
- B.
L. v. Beethoven
- C.
F. P. Schubert
- D.
F. J. Haydn
Correct Answer
C. F. P. SchubertExplanation
Schubert is a Romantic composer who was born in 1797.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is not a work by Beethoven?
- A.
Choral Symphony
- B.
Jupiter Symphony
- C.
Pastoral symphony
- D.
Eroica Symphony
Correct Answer
B. Jupiter SymphonyExplanation
Jupiter Symphony was composed by Mozart.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Select the years of birth of F. J. Haydn and W. A. Mozart.
- A.
1732 & 1756
- B.
1732 & 1770
- C.
1756 & 1809
- D.
1756 & 1770
Correct Answer
A. 1732 & 1756Explanation
1770 is the birth year of Beethoven and 1809 is the death year of Haydn.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Select the composer who wrote the most number of symphonies.
- A.
L. v. Beethoven
- B.
W. A. Mozart
- C.
R. A. Schumann
- D.
F. J. Haydn
Correct Answer
D. F. J. HaydnExplanation
Schumann wrote 4 symphonies.
Beethoven wrote 9 symphonies.
Mozart wrote 41 symphonies.
Haydn wrote 104 symphonies.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is not a work by Haydn?
- A.
Surprise Symphony
- B.
Rhenish Symphony
- C.
Clock symphony
- D.
The Creation
Correct Answer
B. Rhenish SymphonyExplanation
Rhenish Symphony was composed by Schumann and is known as the Queen of Symphonies.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Beethoven was died in 1872.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Beethoven died in 1827.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Mozart wrote 41 symphonies.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Mozart is known for his prolific output in various musical genres, including symphonies. He composed a total of 41 symphonies throughout his career. This statement is true as it accurately reflects Mozart's contribution to the symphonic repertoire.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Trout Quintet is composition of the classical period.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Trout Quintet is composition by Schubert who is a Romantic composer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The pianoforte was not invented during the Classical period.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
It was invented in 1709 by B. Christofori, so it was during Baroque period.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Composers in the classical period composed more piano sonatas, in comparison with the other periods in history of music.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Beethoven and Mozart, who wrote the most number of piano sonatas, belong to the Classical period.Rate this question:
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