Classical Music for 1st Graders: Explore the World of Music

Question 1

Which famous musician composed classical music?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Justin Timberlake

Question 2

Which instrument makes sound by plucking strings?

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Trumpet

Question 3

In a symphony orchestra, which instrument usually plays the main melody?

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Violin

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Cello

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Oboe

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Harp

Question 4

During which time period did classical music experience its peak?

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Classical Era

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Middle Ages

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Renaissance

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Baroque Era

Question 5

Which instrument in an orchestra has the lowest pitch?

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Tuba

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Violin

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Cello

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Oboe

Question 6

Which emotion is less frequently associated with classical music?

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Anger

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Joy

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Sadness

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Calmness

Question 7

Which famous symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven has a well-known opening melody?

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Symphony No. 5

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Symphony No. 6

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Symphony No. 7

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Symphony No. 9

Question 8

Which musical term refers to the volume of music?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Timbre

Question 9

Which instrument is played by plucking or strumming its strings?

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Guitar

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Cello

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Piano

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Violin

Question 10

Who is known for composing operas?

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Richard Wagner

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Frédéric Chopin

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Edvard Grieg

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Johannes Brahms

Question 11

What is the musical staff used to write music called?

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Grand staff

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Treble clef

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Bass clef

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Ledger lines

Question 12

Which feature is characteristic of classical music?

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Formal structure

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Repetitive rhythms

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Electronic sounds

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Improvisational melodies

Question 13

Which of the following is a famous classical composer?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Elvis Presley

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Michael Jackson

Question 14

Who is known as the 'Father of Classical Music'?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 15

Which musical instrument produces the highest notes?

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Flute

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Trumpet

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Cello

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Tuba

Question 16

What is the term for a group of musicians playing together?

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Ensemble

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Chorus

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Band

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Symphony

Question 17

Which characteristic is typical of classical music?

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Complex harmonies

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Simple melodies

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Fast tempos

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Basic rhythms

Question 18

In a symphony orchestra, we can find all of these instruments **except**:

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Guitar

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Cello

Question 19

In an orchestra, who is responsible for leading and coordinating the musicians?

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The conductor

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The pianist

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The composer

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The singer

Question 20

A group of musicians who play classical music together is called a:

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Orchestra

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Band

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Choir

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Trio

Question 21

Which of these famous symphonies is by Ludwig van Beethoven?

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Symphony No. 5

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Ode to Joy

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The Moonlight Sonata

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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2

Question 22

What is the main difference between a sonata and a concerto?

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A concerto is played by a soloist with an orchestra, while a sonata is played by a solo instrument.

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A sonata is played by one instrument, while a concerto is played by many.

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A sonata has many different parts, while a concerto has only one.

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There is no difference between a sonata and a concerto.

Question 23

What instrument in an orchestra do you blow air into to play?

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Trumpet

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

Question 24

Who is widely known as the 'Father of Classical Music'?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 25

Which characteristic best describes classical music?

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Complex harmonies and structures

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Simple melodies and rhythms

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Use of electronic instruments

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Folk-inspired themes

Question 26

Which instrument helps keep the beat in an orchestra?

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Drums

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Trumpet

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Piano

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Violin

Question 27

Which composer wrote the famous piece 'The Four Seasons'?

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 28

What do we call the large group of musicians who play together in an orchestra?

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Symphony orchestra

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Chamber group

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Solo ensemble

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Jazz band

Question 29

What is the conductor's job in an orchestra?

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To keep the orchestra together in time

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To play the main instrument

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To write the music

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To sing the words

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a musical instrument used in classical music?

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Guitar

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Violin

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Piano

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Cello

Question 31

Who is known as the 'Father of Classical Music'?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 32

What is the name of a big group of musicians who play classical music together?

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Orchestra

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Band

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Quartet

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Trio

Question 33

True or False: Classical music is always played very quickly.

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False

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True

Question 34

What is the name for a musical piece that tells a story through music?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Concerto

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Sonata

Question 35

Which of these famous classical music pieces was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

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Eine kleine Nachtmusik

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The Four Seasons

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Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

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Symphony No. 9

Question 36

When musicians play music very quickly, what is it called?

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Allegro

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Andante

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Larghetto

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Adagio

Question 37

Which time period was the 'golden age' for classical music?

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Classical

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Baroque

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Romantic

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Medieval

Question 38

Which is a special feature of classical music?

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Using melodies and harmonies

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Having a strong beat

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Using only electronic instruments

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Making up the music as you play

Question 39

What part of music makes it sound like it's moving forward?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 40

Which of these is NOT an instrument that is commonly used in a classical music orchestra?

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Guitar

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Violin

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Piano

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Trumpet

Question 41

Who is known as the 'Father of Symphony' because of his significant contributions to the development of the symphony form?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Haydn

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 42

Which of these composers is known for his dramatic and emotional musical style, often expressed through the use of powerful melodies and harmonies?

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Pachelbel

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 43

Which of these elements is NOT typically found in classical music compositions?

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Syncopation

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

Question 44

What is the name of the large group of musicians who play together to create a classical music symphony?

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Orchestra

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Band

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Ensemble

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Choir

Question 45

Which instrument makes the highest sounds in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Drums

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Piano

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Cello

Question 46

What is the name of the music piece that has three parts?

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Sonata

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Symphony

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Concerto

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Opera

Question 47

How do you play a flute?

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Blow air into it

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Hit it with a stick

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Pluck its strings

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Press its keys

Question 48

Which of these is not a feature of classical music?

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Lots of electric guitars

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Nice melodies

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Fancy harmonies

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Strong rhythms

Question 49

How do we write down classical music?

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Staff notation

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Solfege

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Tablature

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Musical shorthand

Question 50

Which of these instruments is not commonly played in classical music?

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Electric guitar

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Violin

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Clarinet

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Piano

Question 51

Who is the composer known as the 'Father of Classical Music'?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Antonio Vivaldi