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Fine Arts - Chapter 9B
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1The most outstanding characteristic of Mozart's genius is:
- AThe humanity of his operatic characters.
- BHis melodic inventiveness.
- CThe sense of his personal tragedy.
- DThe nobility of his themes.
2Figaro's last aria is:
- AIn rondo form
- BA tragic soliloquy.
- CFilled with short repetitive patterns that suggest his frustration
- DA masterful musico-dramatic portrayal
3Qualities of Mozart's operas include:
- AFamiliar life situations
- BCharacters with real humanity
- CBelievable story lines
- DCharacters that are larger than life
- EStories drawn from mythology
4In operas of the classical period, the story line is carried by
- AThe secco
- BThe principle character of the opera.
- CThe aria.
- DThe recitative.
5Mozart died at the age of:
- A70
- B35
- C54
- D10
6How many symphonies of Haydn do we have today?
- A83
- BExactly 100
- COver 100
- D41
7Haydn went to England because
- AHe wanted to study with Handel.
- BHis sacred music was in demand by English Protestantism.
- CHe thought English audiences would be receptive to his operas.
- DHe received commissions there.
8In the Baroque period, the stories of operas
- AWere usually historical.
- BWere usually about life situations.
- CWere usually religious.
- DWere usually mythological.
9Mozart was a master composer at the age of:
- A4
- B10
- C5
- D7
10The composer who first corrected the excesses and abuses of the Baroque period was:
- AGluck
- BMozart
- CHaydn
- DEsterhazy
11Mozart was:
- AAn independent musician
- BKnighted by the King of England.
- CPatronized by the French Monarchy
- DAttached to the Court of Esterhazy
12Classic ideals that are seen in Haydn's music include:
- AClassic mythology.
- BBalance
- CRestraint
- DFormal design
- ESensuousness
13The music of Mozart is the personification of:
- AThe Sonata Allegro form
- BTimelessness
- CImmortal youthfulness
- DFlawless perfection
14Mozart's compositions display the classic ideals of
- ABalance.
- BObjectivity
- CPatriotism
- DClarity of line
- EHeroism
15As a composer and performer, Haydn
- AStudied under Beethoven.
- BStudied in Italy
- CStudied under Mozart
- DWas self-taught
16Haydn was a skillful performer on
- AThe violin
- BThe piano
- CAll keyboard instruments
- DThe trumpet
17Haydn was employed by
- AThe French Monarchy
- BMadame de Pompadour
- CPrince Esterhazy
- DGerman Enlightened Absolutism.
18Which of the following accurately describe the Rondo form?
- AMinuet
- BABACABA
- CSonata Allegro
- DEvery other is A.
19Mozart's Marriage of Figaro is:
- AA Greek tragedy.
- BA comedy
- CA Greek comedy
- DNone of these.
- EA tragedy.
20Mozart's precocity was evident at the age of:
- A7
- B10
- C4
- D5
21The majority of Mozart's symphonies
- AAre similar to those of Gluck.
- BAre groundbreaking masterpieces.
- CAre more Baroque than Classical.
- DAre similar to those of Haydn.
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