music THE CLASSICAL ERA

 

1. The music of the Classical era reflects the principles ofA. extravagance and unpredictability.B. ornamentation and extremes.C. the splendor of the church.D. clarity and proportion.

 

7. The _______ is an essential characteristic of the sonata form.A. sudden crescendoB. development of themesC. fluctuation of rhythmD. absence of harmony

  

9. Which of the following does opera buffa portray?A. Religious characters and storiesB. Real-life characters and situationsC. Historical characters and situationsD. Mythological characters and stories

  

11. The last “act” of a sonata is known as theA. recapitulation.B. cadenza.C. rondo.D. secondary key area.

  

12. Which of the following is the highest voice in a string quartet?A. ViolaB. Violin 2C. CelloD. Violin 1

 

15. In a sonata form selection, the theme is presented in theA. tonic or home key.B. development.C. harmony.D. recapitulation.

 

16. In an opera, the standard accompaniment for a recitative isA. a function of the string quartet.B. the basso continuo alone.C. sung by a soprano.D. played by the orchestra.

 

19. Which of the following is a long work for orchestra, usually made up of four movements?A. SymphonyB. SonataC. OperaD. Concerto