Era Quiz: Eighteenth-Century Classicism

Questions and Answers

In the Classical era, the main ___ of sacred choral music were the _ (a type of Mass), and the ___.

genres, Requiem, oratorio

Which of the following classical genres would typically have four movements?

Symphony (correct)

Sonata

String quartet (correct)

Opera

Which composer worked under the patronage system of the Esterházy family?

Haydn

Composers of the Classical era focused the least on which of these forms?

fugue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements describe the fourth movement of Haydn's Op. 33, No. 2 string quartet and which do not?

Short, balanced phrases Signup and view all the answers

Which part of sonata form is featured in this part of the first movement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik?

theme 2 of the exposition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characterize the second movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and which do not?

Variations with two themes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characterize Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and which do not?

Unification of all the movements with a single motivic idea Signup and view all the answers

What is the meter of the third movement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik?

triple Signup and view all the answers

What is Haydn's 'joke' in the fourth movement of his String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2?

soft ending, varied pauses Signup and view all the answers

In Mozart's _ operas, he held a mirror up to society and emphasized the problems of separating people based on _ and gender.

comic, class Signup and view all the answers

Opera _ presented lively, down-to-earth plots rather than the remote concerns of gods and _ heroes.

buffa, mythological Signup and view all the answers

The heart of the Classical-era orchestra was the _____ section.

string Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following instrument groups were a part of the Classical-era symphony orchestra?

All of these Signup and view all the answers

The Classical-era orchestra typically includes _____ players.

thirty to forty Signup and view all the answers

The Classical-era concerto has how many movements?

three Signup and view all the answers

Instrumental music that does not have any specific meaning beyond the notes is called _____ music.

absolute Signup and view all the answers

Classical sonatas were often written for one solo instrument, usually the _____ .

piano Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following instruments are found in a typical string quartet?

All of these Signup and view all the answers

A brilliant solo passage in the manner of an improvisation within a concerto is called a _____.

cadenza Signup and view all the answers

The Classical sonata typically consists of three to four movements.

True Signup and view all the answers

How many symphonies did Beethoven write?

nine Signup and view all the answers

Which malady afflicted Beethoven and profoundly affected his work as a composer?

deafness Signup and view all the answers

What is the tempo order that corresponds correctly to the tempos of the movements of a Classical-era concerto?

fast - slow - fast Signup and view all the answers

At the time of Mozart's death he was _____.

working on his requiem Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms describe the melody, texture, and era of the excerpt and which do not?

Homophonic Signup and view all the answers

Match the musical traits to the piece of music by Mozart that it describes.

Mozart, Clarinet Concerto, K662, II = Adagio tempo, bowed strings orchestral accompaniment Mozart, Horn Concerto, K447, III = Allegro tempo, melody contains many repeated notes Mozart, Piano Concerto, K467, II = Andante tempo, pizzicato strings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are true of Beethoven's symphonies?

Several of his symphonies had political or personal meanings Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Eighteenth-Century Classicism Overview

Sacred choral music genres: Requiem and oratorio were prominent.
Typical classical genres with four movements include the string quartet and the symphony.

Key Composers and Patronage

Haydn was notably supported by the Esterházy family through the patronage system.

Musical Forms and Styles

Least focus of Classical composers: fugue.
Haydn's string quartet in Op. 33, No. 2 features a fourth movement characterized by homophonic texture, short balanced phrases, and major tonality.

Specific Works and Analysis

Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" features theme 2 of the exposition in the first movement.
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony second movement is highlighted by triple meter and variations with two themes.
The unification of movements by a single motivic idea is a characteristic of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, which is also in a minor key and follows sonata form.
The third movement of Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" is in triple meter.

Unique Characteristics in Compositions

Haydn's "joke" in the fourth movement of String Quartet Op. 33, No. 2 includes a soft ending and varied pauses.
Mozart's comic operas address societal separations based on class and gender.

Opera and Orchestral Structure

Opera buffa centers on lively plots compared to mythological themes.
The string section is the core of the Classical-era orchestra, which typically consists of 30 to 40 players.
The Classical-era symphony orchestra includes various instrument groups.

Concerto and Sonata Features

Classical-era concertos generally have three movements.
Absolute music: instrumental music without specific meaning beyond the notes.
Classical sonatas are often composed for solo piano and generally consist of three to four movements.

Strings and Instrumentation

A typical string quartet includes the viola, violin, and cello.
A cadenza is a brilliant solo passage designed to mimic improvisation within a concerto.

Beethoven's Impact and Legacy

Beethoven composed nine symphonies and dealt with deafness, which greatly influenced his music.
The tempo order of a Classical-era concerto is typically fast-slow-fast.

Final Notes on Mozart

At Mozart's passing, he was working on his requiem.
Musical traits of specific Mozart works include varied tempos and orchestral accompaniments, exemplified in his clarinet, horn, and piano concertos.

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Test your knowledge of sacred choral music and its genres from the Eighteenth Century. This quiz will challenge you on topics like key compositions, classical genres, and notable composers of the era. Perfect for music history enthusiasts!