Classical Music for Year 7: Explore the Enchanting World of Music

Question 1

Which feature is a characteristic of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Use of counterpoint and polyphony

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Emphasis on harmony and consonance

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Use of a large orchestra

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Simple and clear melodies

Question 2

What is the tempo marking for a piece of music played at a moderate pace?

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Moderato

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Largo

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Allegro

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Adagio

Question 3

Which instrument does NOT belong to the string family?

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Piano

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Violin

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Viola

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Cello

Question 4

What is a defining characteristic of the Baroque period in classical music?

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Intricate layers of melody, harmony, and rhythm

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Clear and simple melodies

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Focus on a single, dominant melody

Question 5

What is a key feature of Romantic music?

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Music that focuses on strong emotions and personal feelings.

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Music with clear, simple melodies.

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Music with many different melodies playing at the same time.

Question 6

Which instrument is commonly associated with the Baroque period?

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Harpsichord

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Piano

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Violin

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Saxophone

Question 7

Which term refers to a group of singers performing together?

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Choir

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Orchestra

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Ensemble

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Band

Question 8

Which of the following classical music pieces is an example of a programmatic composition?

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The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi

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Symphony No. 5 in C minor by Ludwig van Beethoven

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Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy

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Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 9

What is the meaning of the musical term 'forte' in Italian?

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Loud

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Soft

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Fast

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Slow

Question 10

Which composer is known for their use of dissonance and chromaticism?

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Richard Wagner

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Pachelbel

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George Handel

Question 11

Which characteristic is NOT associated with the Baroque period in classical music?

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Simple melodies

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Elaborate ornamentation

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Polyphonic textures

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Basso continuo accompaniment

Question 12

Who is widely known as the father of Classical music?

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Joseph Haydn

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 13

Which of these instruments is not typically found in a Romantic orchestra?

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Harpsichord

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Violin

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Piano

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Clarinet

Question 14

Who composed the well-known opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Strauss II

Question 15

What is the primary role of a conductor in an orchestra?

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To lead and coordinate the musicians

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To play the main instrument

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To sing the lyrics

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To arrange the music

Question 16

Which of these works is by Johann Sebastian Bach?

Accepted Answer

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

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The Four Seasons

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Eine kleine Nachtmusik

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Symphonie Fantastique

Question 17

Which characteristic is associated with the Baroque era in classical music?

Accepted Answer

Elaborate ornamentation

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Simple melodies

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Clarity and balance

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Small instrumental groups

Question 18

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of the Symphony'?

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 19

Which musical form consists of three contrasting sections (exposition, development, recapitulation)?

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Sonata

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Fugue

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Rondo

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Concerto

Question 20

In the Romantic era, which instrument was often used to accompany soloists?

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Piano

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Harpsichord

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Organ

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Violin

Question 21

Which composer is NOT associated with the Romantic period?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Frédéric Chopin

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Robert Schumann

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Richard Wagner

Question 22

What is the purpose of a coda in a musical piece?

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To conclude and summarize the piece

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To introduce a new theme

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To provide a contrasting section

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To increase the tempo

Question 23

Which musical instrument is played by plucking strings with a pick?

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Guitar

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

Question 24

Who is credited as the 'Father of the Symphony'?

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Joseph Haydn

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 25

What is the name for a large group of musicians who play together, often led by a conductor?

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Orchestra

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Choir

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Band

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Ensemble

Question 26

Which instrument is NOT usually found in a classical orchestra?

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Electric guitar

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Cello

Question 27

What type of musical composition tells a story through music?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Sonata

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Concerto

Question 28

Which musical period came after the Classical period?

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Romantic

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Medieval

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Renaissance

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Baroque

Question 29

Which characteristic is a hallmark of Baroque music?

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Elaborate use of ornamentation

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Emphasis on harmony and balance

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Dynamic contrasts within a single piece

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Emphasis on homophonic texture

Question 30

Who is widely acknowledged as a leading composer of the Classical period?

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Giuseppe Verdi

Question 31

Which instrument is often associated with the Romantic era?

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Piano

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Harpsichord

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Violin

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Flute

Question 32

What is the term for a composition structure that features a primary theme alternating with contrasting sections?

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Sonata form

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Fugue

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Concerto

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Symphony

Question 33

Which of the following best describes the dynamics typically employed in Classical music?

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Gradual and subtle changes in volume

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Abrupt and dramatic shifts in volume

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Loud and boisterous throughout

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Soft and gentle throughout

Question 34

What tempo marking indicates a moderately fast pace in music?

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Allegro

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Andante

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Largo

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Adagio

Question 35

Which composer is renowned for their use of programmatic music?

Accepted Answer

Hector Berlioz

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 36

What musical style emerged in the late 19th century, characterized by its use of dissonance and atonality?

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Modernism

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Impressionism

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Expressionism

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Romanticism

Question 37

Romantic music is renowned for its expressive harmonies. Which of the following best describes a feature of harmony in Romantic music?

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Employs intricate and chromatic harmonies.

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Relies solely on a single key.

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Excludes the use of dissonant chords.

Question 38

Who is widely recognized as the pioneer of Classical music?

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Joseph Haydn

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 39

Which musical structure involves three main sections and a development of themes?

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Sonata form

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Rondo form

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Fugue form

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Theme and variations form

Question 40

What is the primary characteristic that defines Romantic music?

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Focus on expression, emotions, and personal experiences

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Strict adherence to classical forms and rules

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Use of innovative instruments and techniques

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Emphasis on complex counterpoint

Question 41

Which instrument is NOT commonly found in a Classical orchestra?

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Saxophone

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Oboe

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Harpsichord

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Violin

Question 42

What term describes the repeated musical theme that introduces sections in a sonata?

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Exposition

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Recapitulation

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Development

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Coda

Question 43

Which Romantic composer was renowned for his delicate and intricate piano pieces?

Accepted Answer

Frédéric Chopin

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Franz Liszt

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Robert Schumann

Question 44

What musical symbol represents a gradual increase in volume?

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

Question 45

Which Baroque composer's famous works include the "Brandenburg Concertos"?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Henry Purcell

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George Frideric Handel

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 46

Which composer is famous for his Baroque music, known for its complex harmonies and beautiful melodies?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Richard Wagner

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 47

What is a key feature of Classical music?

Accepted Answer

Balance and clarity

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Emotional intensity

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Use of folk melodies

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Complex harmonies

Question 48

Which instrument is NOT usually found in Romantic music?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

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Cello

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Piano

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Violin

Question 49

What is a key feature of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Many different melodies playing at the same time

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Expression of personal emotions

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Emphasis on rhythm

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Clear structure

Question 50

What is a feature of Romantic music?

Accepted Answer

Strong feelings and emotions

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Minimal use of instruments

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Emphasis on clarity

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Balanced structure

Question 51

What is the name for a piece of music played by one solo instrument with an orchestra?

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Concerto

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Symphony

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Rondo

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Sonata

Question 52

What is a characteristic of Classical music?

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Clear and organized structure

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Complex harmonies

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Emphasis on improvisation

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Use of folk melodies

Question 53

What do we call the main melody in a piece of music?

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Theme

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Phrase

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Cadence

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Motif