Music Quiz Number 3 Chapters 12-14

Questions and Answers

The Classical style emerged in the ________ century. a. early seventeenth, b. mid-seventeenth, c. early eighteenth, d. mid-eighteenth

early seventeenth

mid-seventeenth

early eighteenth

mid-eighteenth (correct)

The Classical style developed principally in: a. Vienna, b. Paris, c. London, d. Salzburg

London

Paris

Salzburg

Vienna (correct)

Which ruler in the Classical era was known for his generous encouragement of music? a. Cosimo de' Medici, b. King John, c. Emperor Joseph II, d. Louis XIV

Louis XIV

Emperor Joseph II (correct)

Cosimo de' Medici

King John

Two French philosophers famously associated with the Enlightenment are: a. Newton and Leibniz, b. Voltaire and Rousseau, c. Galileo and Voltaire, d. Newton and Rousseau

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The eighteenth-century salon was a(n): a. opera house, b. concert hall, c. gathering in a home, d. arts lecture in a public place

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Which is a musical innovation of eighteenth-century Western society? a. opera house, b. public concert, c. oratorio, d. cantata

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Music during the Enlightenment was meant to: a. impress and instruct, b. glorify God, c. please and entertain, d. enlighten the world with rational, intellectual polyphony

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The light, decorative, frivolous style of art and music that developed during the mid-eighteenth century was called: a. Rococo, b. Baroque, c. Viennese Classical, d. salon style

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Rousseau was Europe's first: a. publicist, b. philosopher, c. 'alienated intellectual', d. music copyist

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In his writings, Rousseau attacked the: a. instrumental music of the Classical era, b. idea of music for entertainment, c. religious music of the Classical era, d. operatic style of the Baroque era

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Rousseau desired: a. more polyphony in symphonies, b. more complex plots in opera, c. simple characters singing 'natural' music in opera, d. mythical characters singing complex music in oratorios

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Thanks to Pergolesi, Rousseau, and Mozart, the most progressive style of opera in the latter part of the eighteenth century was: a. opera seria, b. comic opera, c. French Baroque opera, d. highly polyphonic opera

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Opera buffa refers to ________ opera. a. Italian comic, b. Italian dramatic, c. French Baroque, d. Florentine

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The novel, a new literary genre of the eighteenth century, can be compared to: a. the secular cantata, b. opera seria, c. comic opera, d. the secular oratorio

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What was the result of the new sociology and economy of music in the mid-eighteenth century? a. the opera house, b. regular public concerts with subscription ticket sales, c. music in church services with subscription ticket sales, d. salon concerts with ticket sales

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The rise of public concerts in the eighteenth century gave a special boost to the composition of: a. vocal music, b. chamber music, c. opera, d. orchestral music

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The eighteenth-century public concert included principally: a. symphonies and concertos, b. opera arias and recitatives, c. chamber music, d. piano sonatas

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Which institution that supported the development of orchestral music was new in the eighteenth century? a. opera house, b. church, c. court, d. concert hall

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The two descriptions applicable to most Classical music are: a. ornate and intellectually pleasing, b. polyphonic and artificial, c. full of 'natural' simplicity and pleasing variety, d. monophonic and melodically complex

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Which is true of Classical music? a. The basic Classical orchestra had fewer instruments than the basic Baroque orchestra, b. Composers of Classical music tried to emulate the unvarying rhythms of Baroque music, c. Composers of Classical music worked extensively with all musical elements to add variety and flexibility, d. Classical themes tend to be less tuneful than Baroque themes

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Study Notes

Classical Style and Era

The Classical style emerged in the mid-eighteenth century.
Vienna was the principal city for the development of the Classical style.

Notable Figures

Emperor Joseph II was a prominent ruler known for his generous support of music during the Classical era.
Voltaire and Rousseau are two influential French philosophers associated with the Enlightenment.

Cultural Gatherings

The eighteenth-century salon was a social gathering held in homes, fostering discussion and artistic exchange.
The public concert emerged as a significant musical innovation during the eighteenth century.

Music's Purpose

Music in the Enlightenment era aimed to please and entertain audiences rather than just impressing or instructing.

Artistic Styles

The Rococo style developed in the mid-eighteenth century, characterized by light and decorative elements.

Rousseau's Influence

Rousseau is recognized as Europe's first "alienated intellectual."
His writings critiqued the operatic style of the Baroque era and advocated for simple characters in operatic music.

Opera Evolution

The most progressive style of opera in the latter part of the eighteenth century was comic opera, influenced by composers like Pergolesi, Rousseau, and Mozart.
Opera buffa specifically refers to Italian comic opera.

Literary Comparisons

The novel, which emerged as a new literary genre in the eighteenth century, shares similarities with comic opera.

Changes in Music Economy

The mid-eighteenth-century shift in music sociology and economy led to the creation of regular public concerts, which utilized subscription ticket sales.

Orchestral Music Development

The rise of public concerts significantly boosted the composition of orchestral music.
Eighteenth-century public concerts primarily featured symphonies and concertos.

Institutional Support

The concert hall became a new institution in the eighteenth century that supported orchestral music's development.

Characteristics of Classical Music

Most Classical music is characterized by a "natural" simplicity and pleasing variety.
The basic Classical orchestra had fewer instruments compared to the Baroque orchestra, and composers focused on using a variety of musical elements to enhance flexibility and intricacy.

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Test your knowledge on the Classical music era with this quiz covering chapters 12-14. Explore key elements, notable composers, and historical contexts that shaped this influential period in music history. Perfect for students and music enthusiasts alike!