9 Questions
What distinguishes a symphony as a musical composition?
It usually has four parts
Which term best describes the musical texture of Classical music?
Homophonic
What style of broken chord accompaniment was commonly practiced in the Classical Era?
Arpeggio
Which term is used to describe a long piece of musical composition usually in four parts?
Symphony
Which dynamic technique, involving a gradual increase in loudness, was commonly used in Classical music?
Crescendo
In a concerto, what is the typical number of movements?
Three
What is the typical number of movements in a sonata?
Three
Which term best describes the musical composition usually for a solo instrument or a small instrumental ensemble?
Sonata
In a sonata, how many movements typically exist, each in a related key but with a unique musical character?
Two to three
Test your knowledge of the musical forms and styles, architecture, literature, and art of the Classical Era. Explore the characteristics of classical music including its homophonic texture and the use of crescendo. Embrace the Age of Reason through this quiz!
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