Reading Quiz for Chapter 12

Read Chapter 12 in your book and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

  1. Question

    The musical style known as the Classical style was developed particularly by composers active in

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    The musical style known as the Classical style was developed particularly by composers active in
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See the opening of Chapter 12.

  2. Question

    What eighteenth-century intellectual movement focused on using reason to solve problems of public morality, education, and politics?

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    What eighteenth-century intellectual movement focused on using reason to solve problems of public morality, education, and politics?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See The Enlightenment and Music in Chapter 12.

  3. Question

    In keeping with an age that valued intelligence, wit, and sensitivity, the eighteenth century was a time of social inventions, one of which was

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    In keeping with an age that valued intelligence, wit, and sensitivity, the eighteenth century was a time of social inventions, one of which was
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See “The Pursuit of Happiness” in Chapter 12.

  4. Question

    What was seen as the main purpose of art in the eighteenth century?

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    What was seen as the main purpose of art in the eighteenth century?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Art and Entertainment in Chapter 12.

  5. Question

    Rousseau’s criticisms of Baroque opera as artificial and overly complicated encouraged the development of

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    Rousseau’s criticisms of Baroque opera as artificial and overly complicated encouraged the development of
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Opera in Chapter 12.

  6. Question

    What important new literary genre developed in the eighteenth century?

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    What important new literary genre developed in the eighteenth century?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See The Novel in Chapter 12.

  7. Question

    What was the public forum for purely orchestral music in the eighteenth century?

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    What was the public forum for purely orchestral music in the eighteenth century?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See The Rise of Concerts in Chapter 12.

  8. Question

    What are two essential concepts that can help us understand music in the Classical style?

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    What are two essential concepts that can help us understand music in the Classical style?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Style Features of Classical Music in Chapter 12.

  9. Question

    Which are important style features of Classical music?

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    Which are important style features of Classical music?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Rhythm and Dynamics in Chapter 12.

  10. Question

    How did the Classical orchestra differ from the earlier Baroque orchestra?

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    How did the Classical orchestra differ from the earlier Baroque orchestra?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Tone Color: The Classical Orchestra in Chapter 12.

  11. Question

    Classical music tends to have what kind of melodies?

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    Classical music tends to have what kind of melodies?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Melody: Tunes in Chapter 12.

  12. Question

    Classical music tends to have what kind of texture?

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    Classical music tends to have what kind of texture?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Texture: Homophony in Chapter 12.

  13. Question

    What happened to harmony in the Classical period?

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    What happened to harmony in the Classical period?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Texture: Homophony in Chapter 12.

  14. Question

    Movements in Classical pieces tend to end with

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    Movements in Classical pieces tend to end with
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Repetitions and Cadences in Chapter 12.

  15. Question

    What were the most important forms of the Classical period?

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    What were the most important forms of the Classical period?
    Correct.
    Incorrect. See Classical Forms in Chapter 12.