Question 1

Explain the movement plan of a typical symphony in the Classical era.

Accepted Answer

The movement plan of a typical symphony

Question 2

The first movement of Symphony No.40 in G Minor is in ________ form.

Accepted Answer

A)  rondo 
B)  sonata 
C)  theme and variations 
D)  minuet 
A)  rondo 
B)  sonata 
C)  theme and variations 
D)  minuet

Question 3

Define coda.

Accepted Answer

A coda is a term used in music to descri

Question 4

This symphony is nicknamed "The Surprise" because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the way Haydn slightly alters each repetition of the phrases of the theme. 
B)  the fortissimo chord at the end of the second a phrase. 
C)  Haydn's way of writing variations within variations. 
D)  its use of theme and variations form. 
A)  the way Haydn slightly alters each repetition of the phrases of the theme. 
B)  the fortissimo chord at the end of the second a phrase. 
C)  Haydn's way of writing variations within variations. 
D)  its use of theme and variations form.

Question 5

A coda:

Accepted Answer

A)  often appears at the beginning of a movement. 
B)  is a crucial element of sonata form. 
C)  is never used in theme and variations form. 
D)  is a closing section of a movement. 
A)  often appears at the beginning of a movement. 
B)  is a crucial element of sonata form. 
C)  is never used in theme and variations form. 
D)  is a closing section of a movement.

Question 6

Haydn's career illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  the limits of working for one patron. 
B)  the frustration of working in the shadow of the great Mozart. 
C)  a combination of the patronage system and the concert system. 
D)  a combination of working for the nobility and the church at the same time. 
A)  the limits of working for one patron. 
B)  the frustration of working in the shadow of the great Mozart. 
C)  a combination of the patronage system and the concert system. 
D)  a combination of working for the nobility and the church at the same time.

Question 7

The only one of Mozart's operas that was successful during his lifetime was:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Magic Flute. 
B)  The Marriage of Figaro. 
C)  Don Giovanni. 
D)  Così fan tutte. 
A)  The Magic Flute. 
B)  The Marriage of Figaro. 
C)  Don Giovanni. 
D)  Così fan tutte.

Question 8

When themes are broken up,recombined,reorchestrated,extended,or played in new musical contexts,they are being:

Accepted Answer

A)  stylized. 
B)  developed. 
C)  recapitulated. 
D)  bridged. 
A)  stylized. 
B)  developed. 
C)  recapitulated. 
D)  bridged.

Question 9

Another name for an A B A¢ form with an exposition,a development,and a recapitulation is ________ form.

Accepted Answer

A)  binary 
B)  rondo 
C)  sonata 
D)  theme and variations 
A)  binary 
B)  rondo 
C)  sonata 
D)  theme and variations

Question 10

Which dance movement survived into the Classical era? Give two reasons for its survival.

Accepted Answer

The dance movement that survived into th

Question 11

What is heard at the beginning of the first episode in the fourth movement of Symphony No.101 in D?

Accepted Answer

A)  a fugue 
B)  a new, syncopated theme 
C)  quick running scales with trumpet fanfares 
D)  an expectant pause followed by quieter music 
A)  a fugue 
B)  a new, syncopated theme 
C)  quick running scales with trumpet fanfares 
D)  an expectant pause followed by quieter music

Question 12

The meter of the first movement of Symphony No.40 in G Minor is:

Accepted Answer

A)  simple duple. 
B)  simple triple. 
C)  compound duple. 
D)  compound triple. 
A)  simple duple. 
B)  simple triple. 
C)  compound duple. 
D)  compound triple.

Question 13

Describe Haydn's working situation with the Esterházys.What types of music did he compose at their estate?

Accepted Answer

Haydn's working situation with the Ester

Question 14

The minuet (A)in the third movement of Symphony No.99 in E-flat ends with:

Accepted Answer

A)  a development-like section. 
B)  a retransition. 
C)  a legato tune. 
D)  repeated cadences. 
A)  a development-like section. 
B)  a retransition. 
C)  a legato tune. 
D)  repeated cadences.

Question 15

What is the purpose of the recapitulation in sonata form? Briefly describe a typical recapitulation section.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the recapitulation in son

Question 16

Which term best describes the tempo of the fourth movement of Symphony No.101 in D?

Accepted Answer

A)  vivace 
B)  largo 
C)  andante 
D)  moderato 
A)  vivace 
B)  largo 
C)  andante 
D)  moderato

Question 17

In sonata form,in what key is the second theme likely to be heard in the recapitulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a second key to which the music has modulated during the bridge passage 
B)  the relative major or relative minor of the tonic key 
C)  the tonic key 
D)  many different keys 
A)  a second key to which the music has modulated during the bridge passage 
B)  the relative major or relative minor of the tonic key 
C)  the tonic key 
D)  many different keys

Question 18

Characterize Haydn's symphonies with respect to purpose,mood,and melodies.

Accepted Answer

Haydn's symphonies are characterized by

Question 19

The mode of the first movement of Symphony No.40 in G Minor is:

Accepted Answer

A)  minor throughout the movement. 
B)  minor in the beginning, then changes to major and modulates several times, ending in minor. 
C)  major in the beginning, then changes to minor and modulates several times, ending in major. 
D)  major throughout the movement. 
A)  minor throughout the movement. 
B)  minor in the beginning, then changes to major and modulates several times, ending in minor. 
C)  major in the beginning, then changes to minor and modulates several times, ending in major. 
D)  major throughout the movement.

Question 20

In theme and variations form,a typical form of the theme is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a a? b b?. 
B)  a a? b c b c. 
C)  |: a:||: b:|. 
D)  a b. 
A)  a a? b b?. 
B)  a a? b c b c. 
C)  |: a:||: b:|. 
D)  a b.

Exam 13: The Symphony

Explain the movement plan of a typical symphony in the Classical era.

The first movement of Symphony No.40 in G Minor is in ________ form.

Define coda.

This symphony is nicknamed "The Surprise" because of:

A coda:

Haydn's career illustrates:

The only one of Mozart's operas that was successful during his lifetime was:

When themes are broken up,recombined,reorchestrated,extended,or played in new musical contexts,they are being:

Another name for an A B A¢ form with an exposition,a development,and a recapitulation is ________ form.

Which dance movement survived into the Classical era? Give two reasons for its survival.

What is heard at the beginning of the first episode in the fourth movement of Symphony No.101 in D?

The meter of the first movement of Symphony No.40 in G Minor is:

Describe Haydn's working situation with the Esterházys.What types of music did he compose at their estate?

The minuet (A)in the third movement of Symphony No.99 in E-flat ends with:

What is the purpose of the recapitulation in sonata form? Briefly describe a typical recapitulation section.

Which term best describes the tempo of the fourth movement of Symphony No.101 in D?

In sonata form,in what key is the second theme likely to be heard in the recapitulation?

Characterize Haydn's symphonies with respect to purpose,mood,and melodies.

The mode of the first movement of Symphony No.40 in G Minor is:

In theme and variations form,a typical form of the theme is:

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