Asmall group of instruments in which each player plays his or her own part is called a/an

a. wind ensemble.
b. choir.
c. orchestra.
d. chamber ensemble.

which section of a classical concerto could be improvised?

a. the development
b. the modulation
c. the cadenza
d. the prelude

johann joachim quantz composed flute concertos for

a. a renowned flutist who worked for fredrick the great, king of prussia.
b. a young student of his.
c. his patron, frederick the great, king of prussia.
d. himself only; he allowed no one else to perform them.

the language of the singspiel is

a. german.
b. french.
c. italian.
d. latin.

which composer wrote music in both the classical and romantic eras?

a. handel
b. mozart
c. beethoven
d. haydn

the third movement of a four-movement sonata could be in which form?

a. scherzo and trio
b. binary
c. double exposition
d. sonata rondo

which of the following styles of music was composed during the classical era?

a. gregorian chant
b. musical theatre
c. concerto grosso
d. mass

how many contrasting themes are stated in the exposition of a movement in sonata form?

a. two
b. four
c. one
d. either three or four

which composer wrote grand sonata no. 85 for flute and guitar?

a. wolfgang amadeus mozart
b. mario giuliani
c. ludwig van beethoven
d. franz joseph haydn

the conductor directs the articulation of the music, which is

a. how loudly or softly a musical line is played.
b. how specific notes are begun and ended.
c. how smoothly or detached a musical line is played.
d. how fast a piece is played.

which of the following world events took place during the classical era?

a. the reformation
b. the french revolution
c. the industrial revolution
d. the second world war

one major difference between the structures of baroque and classical music is that baroque music

a. is in binary form, while classical music is in ternary form.
b. is for singers and orchestra, while classical music is for orchestra only.
c. has many movements, while classical music only has two or three.
d. seems to flow continuously, while classical music arrives at clear stopping points.

the k that appears before the number of each of mozart's works is for ludwig von köchel, the man who mozart's work.

a. secretly wrote
b. purchased
c. catalogued
d. discovered

which form is usually not included in a three-movement classical composition?

a. rondo
b. scherzo
c. sonata form
d. minuet and trio

haydn was known as the father of the

a. cantata.
b. opera.
c. string quartet.
d. piano trio.

a "trouser" role in classical opera is

a. a heroic male role.
b. a role for a woman performing the part of a young man, usually a teenager.
c. a role for a man performing the part of a comic male lover.
d. a castrato role.

in comparison to mozart's fortieth symphony, the orchestra that played beethoven's fifth symphony had

a. more primitive instruments.
b. greater talent.
c. fewer drummers.
d. more instruments.

the primary element of a classical concerto is

a. the recapitulation.
b. the fugue.
c. imitative polyphony.
d. the contrast between soloist and orchestra.

who of the following was composing music during the classical era?

a. bach
b. beethoven
c. tchaikovsky
d. vivaldi

a piano trio is written for

a. piano, harpsichord, and organ.
b. piano, soprano, and alto.
c. three pianos.
d. piano, violin, and cello.

really having a hard time with arts for some reason. have read and reread all material and still needing .

The correct answers are as follows:
1. D.
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music together as a group. Some music ensemble consist only of instruments.  A small musical ensemble in Western classical music is called chamber ensemble.
2.C
A musical concerto is a piece of music composed for an instrumental soloist and orchestral. It is usually written to feature the musical skill of the soloist, who is typically accompanied by a large group of musician which make up the orchestral. The cadenza is the improvised or written out part of the musical concerto, which is played or sung by the soloist.
3. C
Johann was a German flutist, flute maker and music composer. He composed hundred of sonata and concerto. In 1740, he accepted a position in the palace of king of Prussia at Berlin as a flute teacher and composer and he held the position until his death.
4. A
Singspel is a type of German language music drama which is regarded as a genre of opera. It is characterized by spoken dialogues, alternated with ensembles, songs, ballads,etc. 
5. C
Beethoven composed songs in both the classic and the romantic eras. He was considered as one of the most influential musicians in history. His works bridged the classical and the romantic music and he is considered to be a very important composer whose work is widely reviewed.
6. A
Sonata cycle refers to the layout of the multiple movement work where the movement are recognized in the form of the traditions of classical music. The third movement is usually in a dance form such as trio and scherzo.
7. D
The classical era was the first era in music history in which concert become an important part of the musical scene. The period lasted from 1775 to 1825. Mass is a type o f choral music which was popular during that period.
8. A
The exposition introduces the main theme of a sonata. It is usually made up of two main themes. The first theme is the tonic or the main key of the piece while the second theme is a distantly related key.
9. B
Grand sonata number 85 for flute and guita was writte by Mauro Giuliani. He was an Italian guitarist, composer and singer. His style of music is classical music and he wrote several music during his lifetime.
10. B
Music articulation refers to the manner in which specific notes or several notes are executed in relation to one another. Articulation specifies how a particular note is to be performed in a passage and this is directed by the conductor.
11. B
The classical period of music ranges from 1775 to 1825. The French Revolution took place from 1789 to 1799. The French revolution was the period of time in France, when the people overthrew monarch and took up government.
12. D
One of the distinguishing characteristics of Baroque music is that, it is fluid and continuous; the musical composition contain few pauses, the melodies are usually long and flowing. Classical music on the other hand usually arrives at clear stopping points.
13. C
Ludwig was the man who catalogued Mozart's works. He was a musician, writer and composer. He was the one who originated the alphabet K which appear before the number of each of Mozart work.
14. A
A three movement classical composition is usually made up of trio, minuet and scherzo but not rondo. Rondo is a type of music which is made up of two alternating parts.
15. C
Haydn was known as the father of the string quartet. He was an Austrian composer. He is called the father of the quartet because of his important contribution to that musical genres.
16. B
Trouser role refers to a woman in opera who is playing the part of  a young boy. During the time of French revolution, women were allowed for the first time to take part in opera on stage and they are usually given the trouser role.
17. D
The orchestral that played the Number 5 of Beethoven's music has more instruments. The music was written between 1804 and 1808. It was one of the best known composition in classical composition and it is frequently played.
18. D
The classical concerto refers to a piece of music, which is composed for an instrumental soloist and accompanied orchestral. The primary element of a classical concerto is the contrast between the soloist and the orchestral.
19. B.
The classical era of music was particularly dominated by three musicians and one of them is Beethoven. He was a very important music composer during this period and his works were highly respected.
20. D
A piano trio is a group of piano and two other instruments, typically cello and violin or a group of music written for such a group. A piano trio is a versatile ensemble which is common in classical music.

The answer is option c