Classical Music Period Quiz

Music Terminology

• The term 'Sonata' refers to a musical composition that typically follows a specific structure.
• The period from 1750 to 1820 is known as the Classical Period.
• The primary emphasis of a Concerto is the interplay between the solo instrument and the orchestra.
• The term 'Symphony' refers to a large-scale instrumental composition that features a large ensemble.
• Joseph Haydn is known as the 'Father of Symphony'.
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy and a most amazing genius.
• Haydn is known for developing musical themes and motifs by modulation.

Art

• Leonardo da Vinci is famous for the artwork 'Mona Lisa'.
• Raphael is known for the altarpiece 'The Transfiguration'.
• Diego Velázquez is associated with the artwork 'Las Meninas (the maids of honour)'.

Dance

• The Salsa is classified as a Latin American Dance.

Fitness

• The 'T' in the FITT Principle stands for Time.

Health

• When taken into the body, drugs circulate throughout the bloodstream and affect various organs and tissues.

Social Dances

• The main purpose of social dances and dance mixers is to bring people together and build social relationships.

Sculpture

• Michelangelo is known for recreating the sculpture 'David'.

Music

• The term 'Baroque' reflects a style of music characterized by complexity and ornamentation.
• The primary emphasis of a Classical Concerto is the balance between the solo instrument and the orchestra.
• Joseph Haydn is known as the 'Father of Symphony'.
• The term 'Allegro' refers to a fast tempo in music.
• The term 'Classical' in the context of the Classical Period refers to a style of music characterized by balance, proportion, and simplicity.
• The main characteristic of a Classical Symphony is its balance and proportion.
• The most important form in a Classical Sonata Allegro is the sonata form.