How did Beethoven's deafness affect his musical career?
It ended his career as a pianist but not in composition.
Beethoven's deafness did not affect his career.
He could only perform on special pianos.
It caused him to completely abandon music.
How did Franz Joseph Haydn earn his living as a musician during his adult career?
He was employed by the Esterházy family .
He earned his living exclusively by selling his compositions
He did not earn his living from music; music was just hobby
He earned his living as a concert pianist.
Identify a musical ancestor of the Classical-era symphony.
The German chorale from 17th-century church
Gregorian chants from the Middle Ages
The sinfonia from 17th-century Italian opera.
The Classical symphony was developed from the French
Which of the following statements is true of Classical-era public concerts?
They often opened with a symphony.
All answers are correct.
Public concerts had a variety of musical performances.
They were funded by the sale of tickets
When did Franz Joseph Haydn live?
During the Renaissance.
During the 19th/20th century.
During music's Classical Period.
During the 20th/21st century.
What life-changing incident in Beethoven's early 20s started his career in composing ?
He began to lose his vision.
He began to lose his hearing.
His wife passed away.
He was expelled from his music conservatory.
Which of Beethoven's symphonies is known as the Eroica, or Heroic Symphony?
Beethoven's 1st Symphony
Beethoven's 9th Symphony
Beethoven's 5th Symphony
Beethoven's 3rd Symphony
Which of Beethoven's symphonies opens with the forceful rhythm of short-short-short-LONG?
Beethoven's 9th Symphony
Beethoven's 3rd Symphony
Beethoven's 5th Symphony
Beethoven's 6th Symphony
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that David's 'Oath of the Horatii' shows neoclassical artistic values?
The painting uses a realistic style.
It uses three arches to create a symmetrical, orderly form.
An ancient Greek god looms over the scene.
t illustrates a Roman story that celebrates bravery.
Which of the following statements about neoclassical art is FALSE?
It was a reaction against the earlier sensual, pastel style
It was inspired by the Enlightenment.
It was inspired by the art of ancient Greece and Rome.
It tended to de-emphasize human subjects.
Where would you be likely to hear a piano played during the Classical Period?
Only in private home performances
Only in the palaces of wealthy aristocrats
Only at public concerts
At public concerts OR in home performances
How is the Classical-era fortepiano different from the modern piano?
The modern piano has an iron frame, fortepiano doesn't.
The fortepiano has a quieter tone than the modern piano.
The fortepiano is smaller than the modern piano.
All answers are correct.
Which of the following Classical-era instrumental genres usually have three movements?
Concerto and sonata
String quartet and sonata
Symphony and concerto
Symphony and string quartet
What instruments are used in a string quartet?
Two violins, one viola, and one cello
Two violas and two cellos
Four cellos
Four violins
Which two styles of opera were popular in the Classical Era?
Opera buffa and opera seria
Opera buffa and comic opera
Opera seria and serious opera
Musical theater and tragic opera
Which of the following is an opera seria by Mozart?
Orpheus and Euridice
The Marriage of Figaro
Don Giovanni
Idomeneo
