Quizzes

In this section are quizzes to test your knowledge of composers and their works, in a fun and relaxed way. Are there any types of quizzes you would like to see included here? If so, do not hesitate to let me know. (Our email address is in the “Contact” section of this website.) Your feedback and suggestions will be taken seriously and acted on as soon as possible.

Piano Concertos 1750-1850

Quiz Questions to test your knowledge of the piano concerto repertoire from 1750 to 1850. Play to shine or simply close the quiz box.

1 / 12

Mozart’s piano concertos were all intended for private salon performance.

True

False

2 / 12

In Mozart’s day, piano concertos were usually performed from memory.

True

False

3 / 12

The slow movement of a Classical concerto is usually the final movement.

False

True

4 / 12

The Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 is a renowned work by which composer?

Grieg

Clara Schumann

Robert Schumann

Beethoven

Liszt

5 / 12

The piano concerto as a genre became especially popular in the Classical period.

True

False

6 / 12

The Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 is a well-known work by which Norwegian composer?

Nielsen

Sibelius

Bull

Halvorsen

Grieg

7 / 12

The Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 is a masterpiece by which composer known for his romantic style?

Beethoven

Chopin

Schumann

Brahms

Mozart

8 / 12

Beethoven dedicated all his piano concertos to royalty.

True

False

9 / 12

Improvised cadenzas became less common by the late 19th century.

False

True

10 / 12

Beethoven wrote only one piano concerto.

False

True

11 / 12

In what key is Mozart's Piano Concerto No.23, K. 488?

D minor

A major

C major

C minor

E flat major

12 / 12

Mozart's last piano concerto is No. 27 in B-flat major, K. 595.

False

True

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Composers and Works 2

Quiz questions requiring True or False answers on the works of 18th century Classical composers

1 / 12

Beethoven studied under Joseph Haydn.

True

False

Incorrect – Beethoven studied under Joseph Haydn for a short time.

Correct – Beethoven studied under Joseph Haydn for a short time.

2 / 12

Mozart was born in Vienna, Austria.

False

True

Wrong – Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria, not Vienna.

Right – Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria, not Vienna.

3 / 12

Beethoven was completely deaf when he composed his Ninth Symphony.

False

True

Incorrect - Beethoven was completely deaf when he composed his Ninth Symphony.

Correct - Beethoven was completely deaf when he composed his Ninth Symphony.

4 / 12

Haydn spent most of his career working for the Esterházy family.

False

True

Incorrect – Haydn worked for the Esterházy family for nearly 30 years.

Correct – Haydn worked for the Esterházy family for nearly 30 years.

5 / 12

Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata was originally named by the composer himself.

True

False

Incorrect – The name Moonlight Sonata was not given by Beethoven; it was named later by poet Ludwig Rellstab.

Correct – The name Moonlight Sonata was not given by Beethoven; it was named later by poet Ludwig Rellstab.

6 / 12

Beethoven’s only opera is called Don Giovanni.

True

False

Incorrect – Beethoven’s only opera is Fidelio, not Don Giovanni (which was composed by Mozart).

Correct – Beethoven’s only opera is Fidelio, not Don Giovanni (which was composed by Mozart).

7 / 12

Haydn composed over 100 symphonies.

True

False

Incorrect – Haydn did compose over 100 symphonies, including the famous London and Paris symphonies.

Correct – Haydn indeed composed over 100 symphonies, including the famous London and Paris symphonies.

8 / 12

Mozart composed his first symphony at the age of 5.

True

False

Wrong Answer - Mozart composed his first symphony at age 8 (Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major, K. 16).

Correct - Mozart composed his first symphony at age 8 (Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major, K. 16).

9 / 12

Mozart wrote over 600 works in his lifetime.

True

False

Incorrect - Mozart wrote over 600 works in his lifetime.

Correct - Mozart wrote over 600 works in his lifetime.

10 / 12

Haydn’s Surprise Symphony earned its name due to a sudden loud chord in the second movement.

False

True

Incorrect – The Surprise Symphony (Symphony No. 94) got its name because of a sudden loud chord in the slow second movement, meant to wake up the audience!

Correct – The Surprise Symphony (Symphony No. 94) got its name because of a sudden loud chord in the slow second movement, meant to wake up the audience!

11 / 12

The opera The Magic Flute was written in German.

True

False

Wrong - The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) was written in German.

Right - The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) was written in German.

12 / 12

Haydn and Mozart were fierce rivals and disliked each other.

True

False

Incorrect – In fact, Haydn and Mozart were good friends and deeply respected each other’s music

Correct – Haydn and Mozart were indeed good friends and deeply respected each other’s music

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Composers and Works 1

Quiz questions about Classical composers and their works in multiple choice format.

1 / 10

Which composer was known for composing 104 symphonies?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Ludwig van Beethoven

Joseph Haydn

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

2 / 10

Which composer was born in Salzburg, Austria?

Ludwig van Beethoven

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Joseph Haydn

Franz Schubert

3 / 10

Which composer included the famous Ode to Joy his Ninth Symphony?

Joseph Haydn

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Ludwig van Beethoven

Antonio Vivaldi

4 / 10

Which composer worked for the Esterházy family for most of his career?

Joseph Haydn

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Ludwig van Beethoven

Franz Schubert

5 / 10

Which composer wrote the Moonlight Sonata?

Joseph Haydn

Frederic Chopin

Claude Debussy

Ludwig van Beethoven

6 / 10

Which composer wrote the opera The Magic Flute?

Richard Wagner

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Ludwig van Beethoven

Joseph Haydn

7 / 10

Which of these composers wrote the famous "Surprise Symphony"?

Ludwig van Beethoven

Johannes Brahms

Joseph Haydn

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

8 / 10

Which composer famously became deaf later in life?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Joseph Haydn

Franz Liszt

Ludwig van Beethoven

9 / 10

Which composer started composing music at the age of five?

Joseph Haydn

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Ludwig van Beethoven

Johann Sebastian Bach

10 / 10

1. Which composer was known as the "Father of the Symphony"?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Ludwig van Beethoven

Joseph Haydn

Franz Schubert

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