This long-lived composer, who wrote more than 100 symphonies as well as many other works, was the chief creator of the mature Classical style (known as the “Father of the symphony” and the “Father of the string quartet”).

Which form often uses folksongs or patriotic melodies as its principle idea?

The forms commonly used by composers during the Classical period (ternary, rondo, sonata–allegro, theme and variations) were limited to that time period.  Subsequent composers found these musical structures too confining for their creativity.

Which idea was not championed by Enlightenment philosophers?

Which theme is generally rewritten in the recapitulation to prevent modulation to the dominant tonal area?

Which word describes a type or class of music?

Which two movements of a Classical symphony did composers often write in theme and variation or rondo form?

Which term best describes the music heard in the listening example?

Which of the following permanent party organization positions is the level of leadership elected by conventions to a four-year term?

What incident was incited by protests against Massachusetts’ land seizures for failure to pay taxes?