Rococo and Preclassical Music Quiz

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What is the musical style of the Rococo period known for?

  • Polyphonic and heavy in texture
  • Homophonic and light in texture (correct)
  • Dissonant and complex in texture
  • Atonal and minimalist in texture

Which composer is associated with the Rococo style?

  • François Couperin (correct)
  • Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

Why is the Classical period labeled as the Age of Enlightenment?

  • Due to the keen interest in the classical artistic and literary heritage of Greece and Rome (correct)
  • Because of the rejection of classical artistic and literary heritage
  • Because of the emphasis on dissonant and experimental compositions
  • As a result of the focus on folk music traditions

What was a significant development in the musical scene during the Classical period?

<p>Public concerts became an important part of the musical scene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the Classical period in music history?

<p>Viennese Classic period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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