Classical Period In Music

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    Select the composer who does not belong to the Classical period.

    • W. A. Mozart
    • L. v. Beethoven
    • F. P. Schubert
    • F. J. Haydn
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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.

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  • 2. 

    Composers in the classical period composed more piano sonatas, in comparison with the other periods in history of music.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Beethoven and Mozart, who wrote the most number of piano sonatas, belong to the Classical period.

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  • 3. 

    Mozart wrote 41 symphonies.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is not a work by Beethoven?

    • Choral Symphony

    • Jupiter Symphony

    • Pastoral symphony

    • Eroica Symphony

    Correct Answer
    A. Jupiter Symphony
    Explanation
    Jupiter Symphony was composed by Mozart.

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  • 5. 

    Beethoven was died in 1872.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Beethoven died in 1827.

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  • 6. 

    The Trout Quintet is composition of the classical period.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The Trout Quintet is composition by Schubert who is a Romantic composer.

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  • 7. 

    Select the years of birth of F. J. Haydn and W. A. Mozart.

    • 1732 & 1756

    • 1732 & 1770

    • 1756 & 1809

    • 1756 & 1770

    Correct Answer
    A. 1732 & 1756
    Explanation
    1770 is the birth year of Beethoven and 1809 is the death year of Haydn.

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  • 8. 

    The pianoforte was not invented during the Classical period.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    It was invented in 1709 by B. Christofori, so it was during Baroque period.

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  • 9. 

    Select the composer who wrote the most number of symphonies.

    • L. v. Beethoven

    • W. A. Mozart

    • R. A. Schumann

    • F. J. Haydn

    Correct Answer
    A. F. J. Haydn
    Explanation
    Schumann wrote 4 symphonies.
    Beethoven wrote 9 symphonies.
    Mozart wrote 41 symphonies.
    Haydn wrote 104 symphonies.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following is not a work by Haydn?

    • Surprise Symphony

    • Rhenish Symphony

    • Clock symphony

    • The Creation

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhenish Symphony
    Explanation
    Rhenish Symphony was composed by Schumann and is known as the Queen of Symphonies.

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