Classical Era

Composer Trivia

100

This composer was known for his string quartets, having written 68 of them:

Joseph Haydn

200

This composer wrote 40 symphonies and the first ever concerto written for the clarinet:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

300

This composer supported his family by playing organ and harpsichord:

Ludwig van Beethoven

400

Which composer and which specific piece by that composer inspired Haydn to write The Creation?

Handel - Hallelujah Chorus (The Messiah)

500

Which piece by Mozart was based on a play that was banned in Vienna due to the fact that it poked fun at aristocracy?

The Marriage of Figaro

Multi-Movement Cycle

100

Out of four movements, which one is usually the slowest movement that features lyrical melodies?

2nd

200

Which of the four movements can be a rondo (stemming from the french rondeau by Mouret)?

4th

300

Which movement is usually a minuet and trio?

3rd

400

In the early 19th century, the minuet was replaced by the scherzo. What does scherzo mean in Italian and what does it signify in the music?

"Jest" Abrupt changes in mood

500

What are the three parts of Sonata-Allegro form, and a characteristic about each part?

Exposition -a statement -establishes the home key Development -conflict and action -may modulate to different keys -variations of the theme Recapitulation -restatement -remains in the tonic key

The Orchestra

100

True or False: Haydn wrote for an orchestra that included flutes and oboes.

True

200

Which percussion instrument was most commonly utilized in the early and late classical orchestra?

Timpani

300

How many trumpets did the late classical orchestra typically utilize?

2

400

Which composer wrote for an orchestra that included a piccolo and a contrabassoon?

Ludwig van Beethoven

500

Which 5 instruments were added to the orchestra from Haydn's time to Beethoven's time?

Piccolo, clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon and trombone.

Genres

100

The Classical Era is the golden age of chamber music. How many performers is chamber music meant for?

2-10

200

Which genre of opera presents lively, down to Earth plots?

Opera buffa

300

Which genre is set for one solo instrument (ex.piano) or duos (ex.piano and violin)?

A sonata

400

What are the three main genres of classical sacred choral music?

Mass Oratorio Requiem

500

Which opera combines elements of comic opera buffa with complex themes of opera seria?

Don Giovanni

Miscellaneous

100

What are the dates for all 4 eras we've learned about? Include the era name and its dates.

Medieval 476-1450 C.E. Renaissance 1450-1600 C.E. Baroque 1600-1750 C.E. Classical 1750-1825 C.E.

200

Which work by Beethoven looks forward to the emotional expressiveness of the Romantic era?

Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata"

300

What is the name for the improvised solo that a soloist plays at the end of a movement of a concerto?

Cadenza

400

Which of these trumpet types were invented/used first, second, third and last? Keyed trumpet Rotary Valve trumpet Piston Valve trumpet Natural Brass trumpet

1. Natural 2. Rotary 3. Keyed 4. Piston

500

Which piece was chosen to be played at JFK's funeral and the one year memorial of September 11th?

Mozart's Requiem mass