Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Identify the term being described. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer on the space provided.
___1. A multi movement work of orchestra that derives from the word “sinfonia.”
a. Concerto b. Sonata c. Symphony d. Rondo
___2. A section of sonata allegro form where the themes are introduced.
a. Exposition b. Recapitulation c. Development d. Theme and Variation
___3. The general harmony and texture of classical music.
a. Monophonic b. Heterophonic c. Homophonic d. Polyphonic
___4. The term for serious opera
a. Opera b. Opera buffa c. Comic opera d. Opera Seria
___5. The most important instrumental form that was developed during the classical era.
a. Sonata allegro b. Minuet c. Symphony d. Classical opera
___6. Implies heroic or tragic drama that employs mythological characters, which was inherited from the Baroque
period
a. Opera buffa b. Opera Seria c. Serious Opera d. Concerto
___7. A musical composition intended primarily to emphasize the individuality of the solo instrument and to exhibit
the virtuosity and interpretative abilities of the performer.
a. Symphony b. Concerto c. Sonata d. Cantata
___8. This period is also called the “Age of Reason”
a. Baroque b. Renaissance c. Classical d. Modern age
___9. A multi-movement work for solo instrument
a. Sonata b. Symphony c. Concerto d. Allegro
___10. The following are sections of sonata-allegro form except to;
a. Recapitulation b. Alberti bass c. Exposition d. Development
___11. The following are the names of the wonderful concertos, symphonies, and operas of Mozart except:
a. The Marriage of Figaro b. Fidelio c. Don Giovanni d. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
___12. The following are the names of symphonies compose by Franz Joseph Haydn except:
a. Surprise Symphony b. the clock c. the military d. the magic flute
___13. The speed of the music, measured in beats per minute
a. Tempo b. Texture c. Melody d. Meter
___14. It is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in a theatrical setting.
a. Concerto b. Opera c. Symphony d. Sonata
___15. It is the middle part of the sonata-allegro form wherein themes are being develop.
a. Exposition b Recapitulation c. Andante d. Development
Test II. TRUE OR FALSE
Direction: Read the statement carefully then write TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if it is wrong.
____1. The Classical Era is a period from 1750 to 1820.
____2. Impressionism is a style in architecture, literature, and the arts in the 18 th century.
____3. One of the important historical events occurred in the West during the Classical era is the French Revolution.
____4. The characteristics of the melodies of classical music were formal, elegant, simple, freed, and dignified.
____5. Vocal music was patronized primarily by the nobility during the classical period.
____6. Alberti Bass is a style of broken chord accompaniment.
____7. During the classical period different instrumental form of music were developed.
____8. The classical era emphasized the importance of reason and individualism rather than tradition.
____9. Opera is came from the word “sonare” which means to make a sound.
____10. The term “classical” denotes conformity with the principle and characteristics of ancient Greek and Roman
literature and art.
____11. The music of the classical period is commonly used as music to cartoons and animated series.
____12. The great composers during the classical period were Giovanni Palestrina and Thomas Morley
Directions: Identify the term being described. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer on the space provided.
___1. A multi movement work of orchestra that derives from the word “sinfonia.”
a. Concerto b. Sonata c. Symphony d. Rondo
___2. A section of sonata allegro form where the themes are introduced.
a. Exposition b. Recapitulation c. Development d. Theme and Variation
___3. The general harmony and texture of classical music.
a. Monophonic b. Heterophonic c. Homophonic d. Polyphonic
___4. The term for serious opera
a. Opera b. Opera buffa c. Comic opera d. Opera Seria
___5. The most important instrumental form that was developed during the classical era.
a. Sonata allegro b. Minuet c. Symphony d. Classical opera
___6. Implies heroic or tragic drama that employs mythological characters, which was inherited from the Baroque
period
a. Opera buffa b. Opera Seria c. Serious Opera d. Concerto
___7. A musical composition intended primarily to emphasize the individuality of the solo instrument and to exhibit
the virtuosity and interpretative abilities of the performer.
a. Symphony b. Concerto c. Sonata d. Cantata
___8. This period is also called the “Age of Reason”
a. Baroque b. Renaissance c. Classical d. Modern age
___9. A multi-movement work for solo instrument
a. Sonata b. Symphony c. Concerto d. Allegro
___10. The following are sections of sonata-allegro form except to;
a. Recapitulation b. Alberti bass c. Exposition d. Development
___11. The following are the names of the wonderful concertos, symphonies, and operas of Mozart except:
a. The Marriage of Figaro b. Fidelio c. Don Giovanni d. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
___12. The following are the names of symphonies compose by Franz Joseph Haydn except:
a. Surprise Symphony b. the clock c. the military d. the magic flute
___13. The speed of the music, measured in beats per minute
a. Tempo b. Texture c. Melody d. Meter
___14. It is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in a theatrical setting.
a. Concerto b. Opera c. Symphony d. Sonata
___15. It is the middle part of the sonata-allegro form wherein themes are being develop.
a. Exposition b Recapitulation c. Andante d. Development
Test II. TRUE OR FALSE
Direction: Read the statement carefully then write TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if it is wrong.
____1. The Classical Era is a period from 1750 to 1820.
____2. Impressionism is a style in architecture, literature, and the arts in the 18 th century.
____3. One of the important historical events occurred in the West during the Classical era is the French Revolution.
____4. The characteristics of the melodies of classical music were formal, elegant, simple, freed, and dignified.
____5. Vocal music was patronized primarily by the nobility during the classical period.
____6. Alberti Bass is a style of broken chord accompaniment.
____7. During the classical period different instrumental form of music were developed.
____8. The classical era emphasized the importance of reason and individualism rather than tradition.
____9. Opera is came from the word “sonare” which means to make a sound.
____10. The term “classical” denotes conformity with the principle and characteristics of ancient Greek and Roman
literature and art.
____11. The music of the classical period is commonly used as music to cartoons and animated series.
____12. The great composers during the classical period were Giovanni Palestrina and Thomas Morley
