Chapter 11

Classical music has almost fallen into disuse today.

The church's influence on the direction of Western music remained strong through the classic period.

The classic period saw a rise in instrumental music.

In the classic period rhythm was uncomplicated and predictable.

The classic period was an age dominated by vocal music.

The primary vocal, choral, and dramatic genre of the classic period was oratorio.

The principle of contrast and return is integral to rondo.

So tremendously gifted, Mozart never had to struggle for recognition and income.

Beethoven earned a comfortable living in the employment of the aristocracy.

One of Beethoven's innovations was to use the human voice in his Ninth Symphony.

The arts during the classic period were centered in: A. England and Austria B. Italy and France C. France and Germany D. Austria and Germany

Crescendo means: A. gradually gets softer B. gradually gets louder C. gradually gets faster D. gradually get slower

The classic period can be described as a time of: A. restraint, clarity, and balance B. freedom, emotion, and expression C. experimentation and chaos D. elaborate ornamentation

To the composer of the classic era homophonic texture was much more important than: A. orchestral color B. contrapuntal writing C. restraint and balance D. melodic dominance

The new keyboard instrument of the classic period was the: A. harpsichord B. clavichord C. organ D. pianoforte

Two violins, one viola, and one 'cello playing in ensemble is: A. bad orchestration B. a string quartet C. a chamber ensemble D. both b and c

The ensemble that played a concerto was: A. the string quartet B. the orchestra C. the piano quintet D. the choir

The third movement of a four movement classic work is most generally: A. sonata B. rondo C. minuet and trio D. theme and variations

The most common chamber music ensemble of the classic era was: A. the continuo B. the piano trio C. the string quartet D. the piano quintet

In opera the recitative provided narrative while the __________ provided commentary on the plot. A. aria B. conductor C. orchestra D. audience

The term "libretto" refers to: A. an Italian opera style B. the words to an opera C. a virtuoso solo section D. the main character in an opera

The first section of sonata form is the: A. recapitulation B. development C. exposition D. coda

The minuet and trio is in: A. contrasting meter B. rubato meter C. duple meter D. triple meter

Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven spent most of their professional careers centered in: A. Austria B. Germany C. Italy D. France

For 30 years __________ was court composer to the Prince of Esterhazy. A. Mozart B. Haydn C. Beethoven D. Strauss

__________ was a prodigiously gifted child. A. Mozart B. Haydn C. Beethoven D. Strauss

Who invented the glass harmonica? A. Mozart B. Haydn C. Beethoven D. none of these

Beethoven was considered a __________ composer. A. classic B. romantic C. classic and romantic D. none of these

Many of Beethoven's most famous works came from: A. his first period B. his middle period C. his final period D. his student sessions

Compared with Mozart and Haydn, Beethoven's later works can be: A. lengthy B. short C. inferior D. better

Beethoven became totally deaf during: A. his first creative period B. his second creative period C. his third creative period D. 1828-1830

The classic period saw: A. the decline of the aristocracy B. the rise of the middle class C. both a and b D. none of these

The classic period signals the beginning of the __________ in music. A. modern age B. romantic age C. decline D. western influence

Name the four families of the classic orchestra.

How many movements could usually be found in a multi-movement work?

What is the distinguishing feature between chamber and orchestral music?

What element in opera was used to create a mood that would support the drama?

Who wrote Le Nozze di Figaro?

What type of opera is the marriage of Figaro?

With the letters a, b, and c diagram a typical rondo form.

How was Beethoven's 9th symphony different from the traditional model of the classic period?

forte

piano

binary

ternary

diatonic

chromatic

tempo

rubato

cadenza