Reading Comprehension Test 1

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Classical music in its limited definition includes the works of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. From Mozart, a huge range of pieces offer us a chance to enjoy. Mozart wrote symphonies, music for quartets and quintets, chamber orchestra pieces, choral pieces, piano concertos, and entire operas. In total, he wrote over 600 musical pieces. He is perhaps best known for his opera, The Magic Flute. Most also recognize Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, as well as a number of his symphonies and concertos.

Haydn has often been referred to as the “father of classical music.” His work during this era forms the basis of influence for others who wrote classical music. Ironically, though he is considered the progenitor of classical music, he is less familiar to most audiences than the composers mentioned above. His Symphony no. 94, The Surprise Symphony, is among his best known works. Classical music would not be quite the same without Beethoven, who is particularly known for his symphonies. Beethovens sixth symphony is probably most recognized because of its pastoral, a section of music used in the Disney film Fantasia. The achingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata is also Beethoven. Beethoven wrote only one opera, Fidelio. His genius rests in his symphonies and piano concertos, and some Beethoven must be in the catalogue of anyone who loves classical music.

Classical music may also refer to the native and folk music of any country. The styles vary greatly depending upon available instruments. For example, the classical music of Indonesia, with its use of the gamelan, is vastly different from what most would consider classical music of the western world. Folk traditions in other countries may seem more influential to western classical music. Musicians of the baroque and classical periods often adapted their works from folk music.

With reference to your reading of the passage answer the following questions:

Q1. According to the passage, which opera is Mozart best known for?
a. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
b. The Surprise Symphony
c. The Magic Flute
d. Fidelio
Q2. Upon Reading the Passage pick the correct statement:
a. Beethoven wrote several operas during his musical life.
b. Classical music in its limited definition includes the works of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
c. Classical music doesn't refer to the native and folk music
d. Mozart has often been referred to as the “father of classical music.”
Q3. Whose is often refereed to as the “father of classical music”?
a. Haydn
b. Mozart
c. Beethoven
d. Ravi Shankar
Q4. The only opera written by Beethoven is:
a. The Magic Flute
b. Fantasia
c. Fidelio
d. Moonlight Sonata
Q5. Works of Musicians of the baroque and classical periods were adaptations of :
a. Folk music
b. Rock concerts
c. Movies
d. Operas
Q6. According to the passage which statement DOES NOT comprehend to the definition of classical music:
a. Classical music in its limited definition includes the works of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
b. Classical music may also refer to the native and folk music of any country.
c. The styles vary greatly depending upon available singers.
d. Musicians of the baroque and classical periods often adapted their works from folk music.