Classical Music
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- Q1The Classical period is often referred to as __________.Greco/Italianextravagant and showyahead of its timethe golden age of music30s
- Q2Why did Haydn write his 45th Symphony and name it the Farewell Symphony.Hayden was taking a position in another country and used it as a farewell to the Esterhazy family.Haydn was ready to retire and used the music as a way to say goodbye.The prince was going on an extended voyage and the musicians wanted a formal way to say goodbye.The prince stayed at the summer palace until November and the musicians wanted to go home to be with their families.30s
- Q3Who most often led the orchestra during the classical period?Lead Violinist or ConcertmasterPianistOrchestra ConductorComposer30s
- Q4Which composer worked as the music director for the Esterhazy family for over thirty years?Ludwig van BeethovenJoseph HaydnWolfgang MozartMuzio Clementi30s
- Q5How old was Mozart when he started touring with his father and sister?Twelve-years-oldThree-years-oldSix-years-oldTen-years-old30s
- Q6In what way was Mozart's music writing tactic different from other composers?He would use chalk to write the music out all over the floors and walls of his house then put it on paper when he finished.He would tell his wife what to write and she would put it down on paper.He would write music for one instrument at a time.He would write the music completely in his head before putting it down on paper.30s
- Q7Who wrote the libretto for the Magic Flute opera?Emmanuel SchikanederWolfgang Amadeus MozartLudwig van BeethovenGeorge Frideric Handel30s
- Q8Which of the following is a short synopsis of the Magic FluteTamino uses his Magic Flute to rescue a Princess and find enlightenment through a series of trials with his friend Papageno.An opera in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to a German libretto by Emmanuel Schikaneder.Tamino is a handsome prince that lures children from their homes with his Magic Flute.The work was premiered on 30 September 1791 at Schikaneder's theatre, the Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna, just two months before the composer's premature death.30s
- Q9Which of the following are common features of Classical music?Clear tune, neat and orderlyMusic was monophonic and chant-like.Vocal music was more important than instrumental music.Extravagant and showy.30s
- Q10Who was Ludwig van Beethoven's first childhood music teacher?Franz Joseph HaydnAntonio SalieriChristian GottlobHis own father.30s
- Q11Which famous composer was still composing excellent music after he went completely deaf?HaydnBachMozartBeethoven30s
- Q12Which famous composer did Beethoven study with in Vienna?MozartHandelHaydnBach30s
- Q13Which instruments were included in a string quartet?Two violins, a viola, a harp and a double bass.Two violins, a harp, and a cello.A violin, a psaltry, a harp, and a cello.Two violins, a viola, and a cello.30s
- Q14Choose the answer that most accurately describes Ludwig Beethoven's father.A Presbyterian minister in the small town of Bonn, Germany.A loving father involved in his son's life.An alcoholic and abusive to his son.A music store owner in the small town of Bonn, Germany.30s
- Q15To whom was Ludwig van Beethoven a father?His sister's son, Amadeus.His own son, Casper.His brother's son, Karl.His own son, Karl.30s