Classical Music Exam Flashcards

Classicism, as a stylistic period in western art music, roughly encompassed the years?

The preclassical period roughly encompassed the years?

The fully developed classical style in music flourished during the period?

Which of the following statements is not true of the classical period?

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and _____ were two important preclassical composers.

Which of the following composers is not considered a master of the classical period?

Which of the following statements is not true?

Which of the following characteristics is not typical of the music of the classical period?

Which of the following statements is not true of the music of the classical period?

The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of?

Which of the following instruments were not normally included in the classical orchestra?

Social mobility during the classical period was?

Political and economic power shifted to the middle class from the aristocracy and the?

In the classical period, serious composition was flavored by?

Classical Music Periods and Definitions

Classicism in western art music spanned 1750-1820.
The preclassical period was from 1730-1770.
The fully developed classical style thrived during 1770-1820.

Characteristics of the Classical Period

Philosophers and writers in the classical period promoted the "age of enlightenment" and valued reason.
The transition from the heavy baroque style to the intimate rococo style occurred in the early eighteenth century.
By the late eighteenth century, the neoclassical style aimed to recreate the simplicity and grandeur of ancient Greek and Roman art.

Key Composers

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Johann Christian Bach were significant preclassical composers.
Johann Christian Bach is not classified as a master of the classical period; notable masters include Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang A. Mozart, and Joseph Haydn.

Musical Techniques and Features

Composers in the classical period drew influence from folk and popular music.
Classical compositions are characterized by varying moods, unlike late baroque compositions that typically convey a single emotion.
The classical period saw the gradual abandonment of basso continuo, which was previously central to music structure.

Orchestra and Instruments

A typical classical orchestra included strings, pairs of woodwinds, horns, trumpets, and timpani, but not trombones.
The classical symphony is defined as a sonata for orchestra.

Social mobility was critical for the emergence of the middle class during the classical period.
Political and economic power transitioned from the aristocracy to the middle class and the church.

Miscellaneous

Classical melodies are noted for their tunefulness and memorability.
The standard orchestra structure evolved significantly during the classical period, emphasizing balance and clarity in compositions.

Test your knowledge on the stylistic periods of classical music with these exam flashcards. This quiz covers key dates and definitions from the Classical and preclassical periods, offering a concise review for students and enthusiasts alike.