Introducing Classical Music
Suggested Student Responses
1. Name three different periods in music that we often describe as ‘classical’. Baroque, Classical / Viennese Classic, Romantic
BAROQUE
2. What does ‘barroco’ mean? Oddly-shaped pearl
3. True or False: Baroque music, sculpture and painting were complex and very ornamental.
4. What is a Fugue? Canon or round; music written so that a theme is performed by groups starting at different times
5. What is a sequence in music? A short musical phrase that is repeated several times, getting gradually higher or lower
6. Name three famous Baroque composers. J S Bach, Vivaldi, Handel
CLASSICAL
7. When did comic operas first become popular in Europe? Mid-18th century/Classical period
8. Select the correct option: During the Classical period (1750-1830) orchestras became smaller / larger than in the Baroque period.
9. Why did the formal organisation of music (or form) become so important to Classical composers? Inspired by Classical and ancient architecture and sculpture pieces were getting longer and needed formal organisation
10. Select the correct option: Monophony / Homophony / Polyphony became more common as a texture in Classical music.
11. True or False: Classical composers used dissonant notes in predictable places.
12. Name three Classical composers. Mozart, Haydn, Schubert
ROMANTIC
13. Name four things that inspired Romantic composers. Romantic art, romantic literature, stories, poems, nature, paintings, love, war, dreams, emotions, Shakespearean plays, Beethoven’s music
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Introducing Classical Music
Suggested Student Responses
14. True or False: Romantic music was more complicated than Classical music.
15. More sophisticated instruments during the 1800’s meant that music could feature a greater variety of Dynamics and/or tone colour
16. Complete each statement:
a) Romantic melodies became longer / more varied / more lyrical / less repetitive.
b) Romantic harmonies featured complex chords / clashing intervals.
c) Romantic rhythms often included triplets / syncopation / variety.
17. Name three Romantic composers. Brahms, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Wagner
18. What’s a leitmotif? A musical theme connected to a particular character or location or part of a plot in opera
Performing a Classic – No responses provided
Organise your Classical Knowledge – No responses provided
Classical Mash Ups and Renditions – No responses provided
Transcript – For teacher and student reference only
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