Music History And Theory Quiz January 2012

16 Questions | By Eklinpink16 | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 267

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Hey everyone! I just made this little quiz to prep for the coming exam. Take it if you want. . . Making it helped me study so meh. Anyway, good luck on your exam and happy quizzing! :)

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1.

Melody in the Classical Era was
- A.
  
  Very simple and singable
- B.
  
  Complex and chromatic
- C.
  
  Always major
- D.
  
  Very ornate
2.

Harmony in the Classical Era was
- A.
  
  Only chromatic
- B.
  
  Only diatonic
- C.
  
  A mix of chromatic and diatonic
- D.
  
  Neither chromatic nor diatonic
- E.
  
  Mostly diatonic
3.

Dynamics in the Classical Era were
- A.
  
  Exactly the same as they are now, with a full dynamic range
- B.
  
  Determined by how many people were playing
- C.
  
  Always built gradually throughout the piece
- D.
  
  Much the same as they are now, but only fortes and pianos
4.

A popular style in the Classical Era was
- A.
  
  Opera
- B.
  
  Concerto
- C.
  
  Symphony
- D.
  
  All of the Above
5.

The three main composers of the Viennese School were
- A.
  
  Handel
- B.
  
  Beethoven
- C.
  
  Bach
- D.
  
  Tchaikovsky
- E.
  
  Schubert
- F.
  
  Haydn
- G.
  
  Mozart
6.

The Classical Era was
- A.
  
  During the 1600s
- B.
  
  Known as The Age of Enlightenment
- C.
  
  After the death of Bach
- D.
  
  A part of the Romantic Era
- E.
  
  Inspired by the simplicity of Ancient Greek and Roman architecture
- F.
  
  When the invention of the piano occurred.
7.

The Aristocracy grew to be dominant in the Classical Era.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

List 3 historical events of the classical era that impacted the arts. Breifly explain each.
9.

Explain the Age of Enlightenment. :)
10.

How did each of the composers do in the patronage system?
11.

Mozart was a virtuoso on organ, clavier and violin.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Beethoven's third period was very intense and depressive.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Opera Seria was called Singspiel in German.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Catherine the Great was Empress of Russia
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

The Death of Bach ended the Classical Era.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Libretto is the Music for an opera.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False